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The Hunting Party
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FOUR STARS for the story FIVE STARS for the audio production!!
Don't you hate it when a murder ruins a perfectly fun vacation?
The Hunting Party is a modern version of the ancient "locked room" mystery trope. Written beautifully in a haunting atmospheric style, we have a group of long-time friends meeting up at a secluded wilderness resort to celebrate the new year. One minute they're cracking the champagne bottles open and the next thing you know---one of the friends is dead. But who? and whodunit? EVERYONE is a suspect. Let the mystery solving begin!
To be honest, this is NOT a thriller, but it IS a solidly creepy mystery with a fantastic reveal. Very similar to Ruth Ware's In a Dark, Dark Wood, this story is a little more accessible to an American reader in terms of identifying with the characters. That said, the plot moves at a glacial pace and you cannot rush it. Just curl up with a cocktail and soak up the journey.
I highly recommend the audio version! The book is narrated by several different actors -including the phenomenal Imogen Church. AAAAHHHHHHHH those gorgeous British and Scottish accents are to die for!!
Don't you hate it when a murder ruins a perfectly fun vacation?
The Hunting Party is a modern version of the ancient "locked room" mystery trope. Written beautifully in a haunting atmospheric style, we have a group of long-time friends meeting up at a secluded wilderness resort to celebrate the new year. One minute they're cracking the champagne bottles open and the next thing you know---one of the friends is dead. But who? and whodunit? EVERYONE is a suspect. Let the mystery solving begin!
To be honest, this is NOT a thriller, but it IS a solidly creepy mystery with a fantastic reveal. Very similar to Ruth Ware's In a Dark, Dark Wood, this story is a little more accessible to an American reader in terms of identifying with the characters. That said, the plot moves at a glacial pace and you cannot rush it. Just curl up with a cocktail and soak up the journey.
I highly recommend the audio version! The book is narrated by several different actors -including the phenomenal Imogen Church. AAAAHHHHHHHH those gorgeous British and Scottish accents are to die for!!
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January 22, 2019
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March 29, 2019
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Started Reading
April 3, 2019
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30.0%
"audio --love Heather's Scottish accent --gorgeous!
I can tell this is gonna be a slow go...."
I can tell this is gonna be a slow go...."
April 4, 2019
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Finished Reading
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Apr 04, 2019 03:07PM
Great review, Jewels! Glad to hear the narration was awesome!
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Jennifer wrote: "Great review, Jewels! Glad to hear the narration was awesome!"thanks, Jennifer! I get overly excited when the audio is this good!
Zoeytron wrote: "Fun review, j e w e l s!"thank you, Zoey!!!
“Creepy mystery� is a great description! You enjoyed it a little more than me Jewels, though I didn’t do the audiobook. Great review! :)
Brandice wrote: "“Creepy mystery� is a great description! You enjoyed it a little more than me Jewels, though I didn’t do the audiobook. Great review! :)"thank you Brandice! Yeah, in this case, the audio truly added to the book experience
Nicola wrote: "Great review Jewels! I really like your new profile pic too! 😊"thank you, Nicola--you are sweet!
Matt wrote: "Great review, jewels!"thanks, Matt!
Added to my Libby holds 👍🏻🎧📚
Great review as always! Ohh you are right, this is a bit like In a Dark, Dark Wood. That didn't even occur to me but you are right!
Tamara wrote: "Added to my Libby holds 👍🏻🎧📚"hope you enjoy, Tamara!
Kim ~ Traveling Sister wrote: "Great review as always! Ohh you are right, this is a bit like In a Dark, Dark Wood. That didn't even occur to me but you are right!"thank you, Kim!
Felicia wrote: "Terrifical review, Jewels 💖"thanks, friend!
I loved the Audio version as well- terrific read.
spot on - especially about the audio production!
The audio was fantastic! Really made the story for me. But I was so perplexed at the last chapter.
I agree with your review (again) ha. Loved the audio version, reminded me of "Dark, Dark Woods" and made me cold just listening, found myself wanting to go to the beach ;) Also I think "The Guest List" is even better!!
Picked up the audiobook because Imogen is one of the narrators. I will listen to her read a discriminate! Thanks for the review I’m getting started on it now
