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A review by sandracatt
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As a big fan of mystery novels, I like being presented with characters trying to solve riddles. I don't mind not knowing exactly what happened from the get-go and only picking up little clues along the way. I expect being confused and will be eager to eventually get to that a-ha moment. But this book might be stretching it too far.
About 70% into the book, I still have no idea what's going on whatsoever! Is this normal?! We are introduced to too many characters that keep switching POVs. I can't keep up or care about because I'm busy trying to make sense of the plot. I really don't know what kept me continue reading now that I think about it. Maybe because I was still rooting for the main character.
By the 85% mark, I lose my attachment with the main character because his decisions and rationales just don't resonate with me. And the rest of the book a.k.a the big reveal, the resolution, the ending... I just can't take it seriously. I got tired from rolling my eyes and shaking my head.
I picked up this book because the whole premise is mighty intriguing and it sounds like a book I would write.
Unfortunately, the execution is poor. Plot is meh, unnecessarily complex, no likeable characters, silly ending. Although, the writing is very much up my alley, and I enjoyed my reading experience for the most part. Solid 3 stars.
About 70% into the book, I still have no idea what's going on whatsoever! Is this normal?! We are introduced to too many characters that keep switching POVs. I can't keep up or care about because I'm busy trying to make sense of the plot. I really don't know what kept me continue reading now that I think about it. Maybe because I was still rooting for the main character.
By the 85% mark, I lose my attachment with the main character because his decisions and rationales just don't resonate with me. And the rest of the book a.k.a the big reveal, the resolution, the ending... I just can't take it seriously. I got tired from rolling my eyes and shaking my head.
I picked up this book because the whole premise is mighty intriguing and it sounds like a book I would write.
Unfortunately, the execution is poor. Plot is meh, unnecessarily complex, no likeable characters, silly ending. Although, the writing is very much up my alley, and I enjoyed my reading experience for the most part. Solid 3 stars.