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The Guest List
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Apr 01, 2020
bookshelves: from-publisher, netgalley, book-subscriptions, bookstagram-made-me-do-it, buddy-reads
Read 2 times. Last read April 1, 2020 to April 4, 2020.
The Guest List BOTM April 2020 Selection
In a sea of mediocre mysteries and thrillers, this one caught my attention and held it through to the explosive ending. Lucy Foley writes psychological fiction that isn't flashy, but focuses a quiet power to envelop the reader with strong writing and plotting. In my opinion, a good thriller isn't one that has to pull a twist out of somewhere the reader wouldn't expect, but takes the entire cast of characters and makes each look as guilty as the rest, so that by the time the reader reaches the end, it doesn't really matter whodunnit as much as how the author has kept you floundering around for 300+ pages in search of the reveal. This is precisely what Foley has done with The Guest List, and while it was difficult at first to keep up with the numerous POVs we receive, I was able to keep them straight once the story was going. Part Agatha Christie mystery, part Big Little Lies, The Guest List is a book that I felt lightened the burden of current world issues and allowed me to slip into a place that was filled with murder and mayhem instead of viruses and homeschooling.
Disclaimer: I also received a review copy via the publisher.
In a sea of mediocre mysteries and thrillers, this one caught my attention and held it through to the explosive ending. Lucy Foley writes psychological fiction that isn't flashy, but focuses a quiet power to envelop the reader with strong writing and plotting. In my opinion, a good thriller isn't one that has to pull a twist out of somewhere the reader wouldn't expect, but takes the entire cast of characters and makes each look as guilty as the rest, so that by the time the reader reaches the end, it doesn't really matter whodunnit as much as how the author has kept you floundering around for 300+ pages in search of the reveal. This is precisely what Foley has done with The Guest List, and while it was difficult at first to keep up with the numerous POVs we receive, I was able to keep them straight once the story was going. Part Agatha Christie mystery, part Big Little Lies, The Guest List is a book that I felt lightened the burden of current world issues and allowed me to slip into a place that was filled with murder and mayhem instead of viruses and homeschooling.
Disclaimer: I also received a review copy via the publisher.
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April 1, 2020
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April 4, 2020
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March 14, 2023
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Apr 02, 2020 05:48PM
Wah! I think I got turned down for this. Have you started Where Dreams Descend? I'm trying to read all these ARC books according to date publiished. This is crazy I went overboard requesting lol. Can't wait for your review.
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Oh I just checked I didn't get turned down, I'm pending, which is probably a no lol
Ann Marie wrote: "Wah! I think I got turned down for this. Have you started Where Dreams Descend? I'm trying to read all these ARC books according to date publiished. This is crazy I went overboard requesting lol. C..."I hope you can get your hands on this one; just finished and I really enjoyed it!
Excellent, one way or another, I will get it. I would buy it, but I'm swamped with library books I can't return bc this terrifying virus and the millions of ARC books, I'm trying to knock off by publish date lol!
In my opinion, a good thriller isn't one that has to pull a twist out of somewhere the reader wouldn't expect, but takes the entire cast of characters and makes each look as guilty as the rest, so that by the time the reader reaches the end, it doesn't really matter whodunnit as much as how the author has kept you floundering around for 300+ pages in search of the reveal.YES! Exactly, Chelsea!!
Loved this too Chelsea!
Holly wrote: "Loved this too Chelsea!"Sumit wrote: "Superb Review, Chelsea!"
Erin wrote: "In my opinion, a good thriller isn't one that has to pull a twist out of somewhere the reader wouldn't expect, but takes the entire cast of characters and makes each look as guilty as the rest, so ..."
Thank you so much!
Very excited for this one
Great review Chelsea! Looking forward to getting to this one!
Ginger wrote: "Great review Chelsea! Looking forward to getting to this one!"Iryna *Book and Sword* wrote: "Very excited for this one"
Thank you! Hope you both enjoy this one! <3
Great review Chelsea. I'm excited to read. Thank you!!!
Just got it! Excited to begin
Great review! I just closed the book and I really enjoyed it.
Diana wrote: "Great review! I just closed the book and I really enjoyed it."Maximilian wrote: "Just got it! Excited to begin"
Ann Marie wrote: "Great review Chelsea. I'm excited to read. Thank you!!!"
Thank you!
Great review, I just finished and loved this book! Had it give it 5 stars for the ending!
Taylor wrote: "Great review, I just finished and loved this book! Had it give it 5 stars for the ending!"Thanks, Taylor! SO thrilled you enjoyed this one as well. <3
Gwen wrote: "Totally agree!"<3
I was trying to decide whether or not to read it, and my choice to read your most helpful review cinched the decision. Thanks!
Kate wrote: "I was trying to decide whether or not to read it, and my choice to read your most helpful review cinched the decision. Thanks!"I hope you enjoy it, Kate!
I'm on a list to get this from the library Chelsea. I can't wait, I think there are 2 people ahead of me, since I got turned down. Hey, I know you're a busy woman but I private messages you. It's long-winded, I admit, but if you answer, please feel free to keep it short. It's just a question. Thanks!!!!
Ann Marie wrote: "I'm on a list to get this from the library Chelsea. I can't wait, I think there are 2 people ahead of me, since I got turned down. Hey, I know you're a busy woman but I private messages you. It's l..."I hope you enjoy this one, Ann Marie! Can't wait to hear your thoughts. <3 I'm so sorry I've missed your message; I actually don't use the direct message feature here because I receive over 100 messages per day, and it got to be too stressful trying to wade through them. :(
Just got it! Can’t wait to start!
Did not hold my attention- Took me weeks to finish it- I read 3 other books before I forced myself to finish it-
I am on the road a lot so I listen the the audible books. This book was so hard to listen to. The actors voices for each character, especially the men was horrible. So much so I just couldn’t finish it.
