Review by whimsicalish - The Hunting Party

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The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley

2.0

dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I wanted to enjoy this more than I actually did. About halfway, or sooner, I worked out the killer. Especially when a character notices and TELLS me when something someone said was off. Why are you telling me the mystery part? That's for the reader.

I was enjoying the inner thoughts of the characters, even the shitty ones...for awhile.

But it's annoying when Katie keeps telling me that Miranda is SUCH a great friend and I, the reader, need to take her word for it. Sure, Manda has 'good attributes' while Katie reminiscences about these awful, terrible things Miranda did in the past.

At that point, I don't really care what happens to Miranda. She's so shallow with no redeeming qualities. She was a good friend because she let you borrow a dress one time and forced you to be BFFs? She's an awful fictional character and don't feel bad that she died.

Then there's an issue with the other characters. They're in the flashbacks but do nearly nothing in the present. They are completely pushed into the background. Nonexistent.

I can't help but compare this to another mystery book I finished recently. In the remote snow with little outside help? Check. Awful, rich snobs that actually hate each other? Check. Too many characters that about 6 of them are forgotten? Check. Two employees working in this remote getaway? Check.

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