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ellabortion's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Murder
lilalhreads's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Alcohol
ksilvio's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
sammiiee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Book Information
The Guest List
By
Lucy Foley
Genre - Thriller.
Pages - 384 Pages.
Tropes -
Hidden Secrets and lies.
Unreliable Narrators.
Who done what?
Available on Kindle Unlimited - Yes, added with the 10 year celebration for Kindle Unlimited.
Available Formats - Kindle, Audiobook, Hardback and Paperback.
Publishing Infomation -
Published on 20th Febuary 2020 by Harper Collins.
Format in Which i Read - Kindle.
Where my copy come From - Kindle Unlimited.
POVs - Multiple POVs - Olivia, Hannah, Jules, Johnno, Aoife and Will.
Dual Timeline - Yes moves between the 48 hours before the wedding night and the wedding night.
1st or 3rd Person - 1st Person.
HEA or Cliffhanger - This is wrapped up nicely, I only had a few questions left unanswered.
Series or Standalone - This is a standalone.
Trigger Warnings - This book does have some content that people may find triggering, such as unaliving, drug use, non consensual acts, suicide and self-harm.
My Initial Thoughts
When i first started reading, i was honestly quite overwhelmed by the sheer amount of point of views, but the longer i read, the more i got really into the plot and found that the multiple POVs gave the plot so much depth and added so much more to the storyline. Everyone has secrets and mysteries, that just keep you on edge and not wanting to put the book down.
Plot
"I needed an equal, someone with self-confidence, ambition - someone like me. Together we'd be invincible."
The plot is so immersive and i really could get the feel of being a bystander watching everything unfold. I didn't want to put the book down and when i did, i found myself wondering what happens next. No point in the storyline felt like a good time to put the book down, that's for sure, as your reading just waiting for everything to be unearthed.
"Four lives destroyed by that one night."
The build up to the big event is full of suspense and i never guessed the who done it, but i got a few things right about other secrets and mysteries, although i have to admit the questions are lingering after the ending. But wow what a ending that was.
Characters
The characters was just everything for this one, such variety and no two have the same qualities.
Hannah - The Plus One - I really felt for Hannah, she is a very lonely mother who forefront of everything is nurturing others. I adored the relationship she built between her and Olivia. She deserves so much better in life. Her mystery was easily guessed for me anyway.
" I have a sudden frightening urge to pick up the hardback on the nightstand and hit him on the head with it."
Olivia - The Bridesmaid - My heart went out to her so much, such a young broken soul she also deserves so much more from life, and again i'm so glad she found Hannah. Her hidden secret was one that floored me, i wasn't expecting it all!
"I can't get the image out of my head. Since then this place has made me think of death."
Johnno - The Best Man - His secrets were surprisingly easy to work out, he is so damaged from his past that he needs the alcohol and drugs to get through day to day. At least he does have some kind of conscience inside himself.
Jules - The Bride - She is someone who cares more about what others think and maintaining her flawless image, she forgets to actually enjoy what is right in front of her.
"Marriage is about finding that person you know best in the world. Not how they take their coffee or what their favourite film is or the name of their first cat. It's knowing on a deeper level. It's knowing their soul."
While i can't quite say i agree with the quote above, i think knowing everything is just as important, i agree with knowing them on a deeper level, knowing their soul.
Aoife - The Wedding Planner - The one person who is overlooked but keeps everything moving and under control.
"I wonder what he expects. Top o' the morning and to be sure, to be sure and shamrocks and leprechauns."
Will - The Groom - The less said about him the better, his secrets are shockingly bad and you know what they say... never trust the pretty ones.
Recommend
i recommend this to everyone that enjoys thrillers and mystery, especially as its now on kindle unlimited!
I'm of to read The Hunting Party now as that's also available over there to.
Favourite Quotes
You will find all the quotes i enjoyed for this, embedded within the review, also all my notes (well one) and highlights are visible on my Goodreads.
Favourite Chapter/s
I think my favourite has to be chapter 41, Olivia, Page 260 - 266.
Summed up in one sentence
An immersive plot that shadowed in secrets and lies.
Overall Wrap up
Overall this was a book that made me forget that i was reading. It was immersive, engaging and so hard to put down. Although the POVs made me uncertain at first they made the plot so much more, and it gives the insight from all the main characters and what they are going through trying to keep their own mysteries under wraps. I loved the fact that as you read the secrets was slowly overcovered, and the ending was out with a bang!
Stars.
4.75
The Guest List
By
Lucy Foley
Genre - Thriller.
Pages - 384 Pages.
Tropes -
Hidden Secrets and lies.
Unreliable Narrators.
Who done what?
Available on Kindle Unlimited - Yes, added with the 10 year celebration for Kindle Unlimited.
Available Formats - Kindle, Audiobook, Hardback and Paperback.
Publishing Infomation -
Published on 20th Febuary 2020 by Harper Collins.
Format in Which i Read - Kindle.
Where my copy come From - Kindle Unlimited.
POVs - Multiple POVs - Olivia, Hannah, Jules, Johnno, Aoife and Will.
Dual Timeline - Yes moves between the 48 hours before the wedding night and the wedding night.
1st or 3rd Person - 1st Person.
HEA or Cliffhanger - This is wrapped up nicely, I only had a few questions left unanswered.
Series or Standalone - This is a standalone.
Trigger Warnings - This book does have some content that people may find triggering, such as unaliving, drug use, non consensual acts, suicide and self-harm.
My Initial Thoughts
When i first started reading, i was honestly quite overwhelmed by the sheer amount of point of views, but the longer i read, the more i got really into the plot and found that the multiple POVs gave the plot so much depth and added so much more to the storyline. Everyone has secrets and mysteries, that just keep you on edge and not wanting to put the book down.
Plot
"I needed an equal, someone with self-confidence, ambition - someone like me. Together we'd be invincible."
The plot is so immersive and i really could get the feel of being a bystander watching everything unfold. I didn't want to put the book down and when i did, i found myself wondering what happens next. No point in the storyline felt like a good time to put the book down, that's for sure, as your reading just waiting for everything to be unearthed.
"Four lives destroyed by that one night."
The build up to the big event is full of suspense and i never guessed the who done it, but i got a few things right about other secrets and mysteries, although i have to admit the questions are lingering after the ending. But wow what a ending that was.
Characters
The characters was just everything for this one, such variety and no two have the same qualities.
Hannah - The Plus One - I really felt for Hannah, she is a very lonely mother who forefront of everything is nurturing others. I adored the relationship she built between her and Olivia. She deserves so much better in life. Her mystery was easily guessed for me anyway.
" I have a sudden frightening urge to pick up the hardback on the nightstand and hit him on the head with it."
Olivia - The Bridesmaid - My heart went out to her so much, such a young broken soul she also deserves so much more from life, and again i'm so glad she found Hannah. Her hidden secret was one that floored me, i wasn't expecting it all!
"I can't get the image out of my head. Since then this place has made me think of death."
Johnno - The Best Man - His secrets were surprisingly easy to work out, he is so damaged from his past that he needs the alcohol and drugs to get through day to day. At least he does have some kind of conscience inside himself.
Jules - The Bride - She is someone who cares more about what others think and maintaining her flawless image, she forgets to actually enjoy what is right in front of her.
"Marriage is about finding that person you know best in the world. Not how they take their coffee or what their favourite film is or the name of their first cat. It's knowing on a deeper level. It's knowing their soul."
While i can't quite say i agree with the quote above, i think knowing everything is just as important, i agree with knowing them on a deeper level, knowing their soul.
Aoife - The Wedding Planner - The one person who is overlooked but keeps everything moving and under control.
"I wonder what he expects. Top o' the morning and to be sure, to be sure and shamrocks and leprechauns."
Will - The Groom - The less said about him the better, his secrets are shockingly bad and you know what they say... never trust the pretty ones.
Recommend
i recommend this to everyone that enjoys thrillers and mystery, especially as its now on kindle unlimited!
I'm of to read The Hunting Party now as that's also available over there to.
Favourite Quotes
You will find all the quotes i enjoyed for this, embedded within the review, also all my notes (well one) and highlights are visible on my Goodreads.
Favourite Chapter/s
I think my favourite has to be chapter 41, Olivia, Page 260 - 266.
Summed up in one sentence
An immersive plot that shadowed in secrets and lies.
Overall Wrap up
Overall this was a book that made me forget that i was reading. It was immersive, engaging and so hard to put down. Although the POVs made me uncertain at first they made the plot so much more, and it gives the insight from all the main characters and what they are going through trying to keep their own mysteries under wraps. I loved the fact that as you read the secrets was slowly overcovered, and the ending was out with a bang!
Stars.
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Suicide, and Alcohol
jla's review
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Abortion, and Murder
youngrobot's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Murder
Moderate: Child death and Abortion
franksreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
leahrenz's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Very gripping, whenever I had to put it down I couldn't wait to pick it up again - like a TV series you're obsessed with.
I think the switching of POVs worked really well - I didn't get confused between the characters, and I felt that Foley always picked the most interesting person for that particular scene so you always had the 'juiciest' pov, if that makes sense.
I also loved the concept of a murder at a wedding because it allows for all those strange familial and friend dynamics to mix together, and allows for a dramatic setting and clothes. If it hasn't been adapted already, I think it's make a great film or mini series.
The ending was a little convenient but I didn't mind it and thought it was well plotted and very well written throughout!
It's not a 5 star for me because I am unlikely to reread it, now that I know the whole mystery... And the ending was just slightly abrupt... But it was definitely solidly entertaining - a well written page-turner!
I think the switching of POVs worked really well - I didn't get confused between the characters, and I felt that Foley always picked the most interesting person for that particular scene so you always had the 'juiciest' pov, if that makes sense.
I also loved the concept of a murder at a wedding because it allows for all those strange familial and friend dynamics to mix together, and allows for a dramatic setting and clothes. If it hasn't been adapted already, I think it's make a great film or mini series.
The ending was a little convenient but I didn't mind it and thought it was well plotted and very well written throughout!
It's not a 5 star for me because I am unlikely to reread it, now that I know the whole mystery... And the ending was just slightly abrupt... But it was definitely solidly entertaining - a well written page-turner!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Self harm, Violence, and Murder
mjm0028's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Murder
musicgirl_gwyn's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was on the edge of my seat the entire book, very well written. Antagonist worth absolutely hating. The ending felt abrupt and cut off; I don’t feel a lot of closure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail