A review by mjwhitlock18
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Agatha Christie murder mystery meets Groundhog Day, where the main character relives the same day 8 times in 8 different host bodies, with the goal of solving the crime. An entertaining and creative concept, mostly well executed, though I was occasionally confused by the timeline.   I love that I never really felt like I knew for sure who did it, and that kept the twists exciting. 
Read this as part of a bookclub, which I think helped me get through slow parts at the beginning and stay invested for twists at the end. Could’ve done without the fatphobia, body shaming, and ableism though. 
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