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remembrallbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Murder
stephanieluxton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
Reason 1 is that I just felt this book was misleading. I was expecting either a murder thriller or a whodunnit mystery and this was neither. This was purely a drama. In the novel description where it says "body count piles up", that is misleading. There is more than 1one death but it's not a slasher movie type situation.
Graphic: Drug use and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual assault
Nothing is very graphic in this novel.aliciawithoutkeys's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Infidelity, and Murder
daylajane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
kearstinreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
At first glance, the concept behind the story was promising. The backdrop of Island Home, an ultra-luxurious resort exclusively frequented by the rich and famous, piqued my interest. As a fan of reality television and someone with a certain fascination for exclusive clubs like SoHo House, I was drawn to the idea of a resort so revered that people would resort to shady measures just to gain admission.
However, as the plot unfolded, it became evident that "The Club" wouldn't provide the deep dive into the world of the rich and famous that I had anticipated. The constant switching of points of view made it nearly impossible to keep up with each character's storyline, and the lack of endearing qualities in the characters left me unfazed by their fates. I found it hard to care whether they lived or died, and their slow attrition didn't stir much emotion.
As for the story itself, while brimming with characters, the true central character is Island Home. As the newest and most exclusive addition to the Home Group portfolio, it stands as the epitome of luxury and exclusivity. Home Group, a fictional counterpart to SoHo House, offers membership to only the wealthiest and most famous individuals, allowing them to escape the prying eyes of the public and indulge in whatever their hearts desire.
The narrative centers around the kickoff weekend of Island Home, where secrets and lies run rampant even before the rich and famous arrive. Throughout the book, the chapters oscillate between different characters on the island, each exploring the setting and encountering their own obstacles along the way.
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Drug use, Car accident, Murder, and Pregnancy
heartofhorrors's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
yetilibrary's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Car accident
yetilibrary's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Car accident
jennalea_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
ambaright's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Packed full of suspense, drama, and dirty secrets, the Club is a book you won’t want to put down till the last secret is revealed.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Murder