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A review by beyondevak
Scenes of the Crime by Jilly Gagnon
challenging
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
2.0
Quick Summary: A staged death mystery and more
My Review: Scenes of the Crime by Jilly Gagnon is a 2023 general fiction /mystery/thriller.
About the Book: "An ambitious screenwriter tries to solve her friend’s disappearance by re-creating their fateful final girls’ trip in this riveting locked-room mystery..."
In My Own Words: A group of friends gather at the site of a haunting mystery concerning their missing friend, 15 years after the fact. Secrets are revealed, culprits are identified, and an unalive event occurs.
There is an ongoing shift between the past and the present throughout the book. Additionally, narrative composition and screenwriting are the approaches used to communicate this story.
My Final Say: This story, frankly, was a mixed bag read. It definitely had a draw in and a hook that got my attention, however, the pacing and formatting did me in...and not in a good way. It made things rather challenging. As I read, I eventually predicted the what, even though the who snuck up on me. All in all, it was an ok read.
Other: Readers who enjoy twisty mysteries, stories where the past and the present merge, and/or domestic thrillers may like this novel.
My Review: Scenes of the Crime by Jilly Gagnon is a 2023 general fiction /mystery/thriller.
About the Book: "An ambitious screenwriter tries to solve her friend’s disappearance by re-creating their fateful final girls’ trip in this riveting locked-room mystery..."
In My Own Words: A group of friends gather at the site of a haunting mystery concerning their missing friend, 15 years after the fact. Secrets are revealed, culprits are identified, and an unalive event occurs.
There is an ongoing shift between the past and the present throughout the book. Additionally, narrative composition and screenwriting are the approaches used to communicate this story.
My Final Say: This story, frankly, was a mixed bag read. It definitely had a draw in and a hook that got my attention, however, the pacing and formatting did me in...and not in a good way. It made things rather challenging. As I read, I eventually predicted the what, even though the who snuck up on me. All in all, it was an ok read.
Other: Readers who enjoy twisty mysteries, stories where the past and the present merge, and/or domestic thrillers may like this novel.