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bibliothecary_tyler 's review for:
The Guest List
by Lucy Foley
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
Premise: 4
Character Complexity: 2
Character Development: 2
Character Diversity: 2
Atmosphere: 3
Writing: 3
Plot: 2
Intrigue: 2
Logic: 2
Enjoyment: 2
Rating: 2.4 /5
Adjusted Rating: 2/5
I knowww I’m going to be in the minority here, but this book never really managed to grab me. Which is strange, because it seems like my ideal story - but I never latched onto any character, and man, it felt like a chore to pick up.
The book is at its best when describing the setting - the imagery of the island and bog is visceral and intimidating. And for all my gripes about the book, it did stick the landing very well. It was well-planned and -plotted, but it lacked a certain oomph that I like from mysteries.
Adjusted Rating: 2/5
I knowww I’m going to be in the minority here, but this book never really managed to grab me. Which is strange, because it seems like my ideal story - but I never latched onto any character, and man, it felt like a chore to pick up.
The book is at its best when describing the setting - the imagery of the island and bog is visceral and intimidating. And for all my gripes about the book, it did stick the landing very well. It was well-planned and -plotted, but it lacked a certain oomph that I like from mysteries.