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A review by afaulkner3e
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A mind-bending take on the classic Christie whodunnit; but, wrapped up in some Black Mirror techno-thrills.
The final reveals that Blackheath is a mental prison and that Evelyn is the killer deliver a solid punch to the the finale; but, the world-building beyond Blackheath could have been more thorough.
The final reveals that
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Child death, Suicide, Blood, and Death
Minor: Alcohol, Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, and Classism