A review by bookthia
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I am definitely a Chris Bohjalian fan.  This was a solid “I liked it”  3.5 star novel.  It wasn’t nearly as captivating as Hour of the Witch and it wasn’t as entertaining as The Flight Attendant but it was good.  A slow burn, with a great twist.  The last chapters were fantastic.  

Set in the 1960’s, it’s the story of a group of Hollywood elite who go on safari in the Serengeti.  And, to quote another book set in Africa, “Things fall apart”.   
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