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tiredlad's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit and Murder
Moderate: Rape and Sexism
Minor: Stalking
cheryl_gager's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This ending had me reeling in the best way possible. You are given clues, hints and reminders through out which makes all the reveals so easy to follow and you just sort of feel settled when it all hits the fan. One thing I truly love is that when you do work something out, and I did guess something fairly early on, you still don't know how it connects or the impact of it. I did sort of work out who did it in the section before the reveal, but it was more of a possibility due to an on going clue rather than me knowing this person did it. I think this took a little too much time to get to the actual murders compared to the first book but I think that is due to the fact that in book 1 Ernest was related and new all the characters and they all had their own relationship dynamics which had you instantly drawn in, where as in this book because Ernest didn't really know most of the other characters it took time to build those dynamics and get to know who they are alongside our main character. Overall, this was just so goo, and I don't think I am going to get passes the ending and the final ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gore, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Rape is off page, with a child also being a product of this. Pedophilia is also off page and only referenced in terms of an incident that took place years before the book is set.eviethebookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Blood
Minor: Drug use and Car accident
lialovesreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
rideauriverreads's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
rochelleisreading's review
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Drug use, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
Finished reading: July 17th 2024
"It’s the stories themselves, not the covers and the shelf space or the festival invites, that outlive us."
I finally read Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone earlier this year and was absolutely blown away by it. I then added this sequel to my TBR straight away, and I've been looking forward to read it ever since... Now that I've had the chance to do so, I'm happy to announce that I loved it just as much as the first book! This was EXACTLY the dose of quirky, dark and humorous thriller I was craving, and it turned out to be another title for my list of 2024 favorites. As with most unique and quirky books, it's definitely not a story for everyone... If you are able to click with the writing style and humor though, Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect is SUCH a fun ride. I love a story with a bookish angle, and there are so many bookish references to be found along the way... The murder mystery is clever as well, and while I did end up guessing who was behind it in the end, the journey alone was worth it. This story is told from a first person POV, which doesn't always work well for me, but in this case Ernest's voice is perfect. It was great seeing Juliette appear again as well, although the rest of the characters are completely new and you can easily read this book as a stand-alone as well without missing out on too much. The fact that it's set on a train with only limited suspects kind of gave you that locked room vibe... Only without the locks like Ernest mentioned, because the majority of the cabins on board can't be locked. All in all it doesn't come as a surprise when I say that I loved every single minute I spent with this story, and I simply couldn't stop reading. I also still can't believe I have waited this long to read his books! I'm predicting a double mention on both my 2024 favorites and 2024 favorite new author discoveries list.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Rape, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical trauma, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
mels_reading_log's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book takes place after the events of “Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone” and sees Ernie as part of a Mystery Writers Conference that takes place on a train. When one the guests dies, the mystery writers jump into action and do what they do, try to solve the murder. I love these books, the point of view and the narration are just so unique and keep me hooked.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Rape and Blood
Minor: Suicide and Car accident
daniellekat's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I enjoyed the format but the novelty had worn off from book #1. I found the characters more unlikeable and the big reveal was lazy. Honestly, this would probably be closer to 3 stars if not for the last 50 pages. So much of the book was sort of commenting on sexism and mistreatment of women and to have the aha moment boil down to sexual assault, supremely disappointing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Vomit, and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment
oxfordcommas91's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A very enjoyable sequel to the "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone." Though there's plenty of action and murder, it's missing some of the charm and intrigue of its predecessor. Despite this, there was a great narrator, a great cast of complex characters, and the locked room mystery format continues to work for this series. I've been really into cozy mysteries lately, and Stevenson's books really hit the mark!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault