The Party by Elizabeth Day

The Party

Elizabeth Day

294 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A gripping story of obsession and betrayal, privilege and hypocrisy, set in the unassailable heart of the British establishment.As the train pressed on, I realised that my life was in the process of taking a different direction, plotted according ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 971 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
mysterious 74%
tense 57%
reflective 25%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
emotional 9%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 26%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 37% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.47

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