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The Guest List
by Lucy Foley
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Lucy Foley's debut novel The Hunting Party attracted stellar reviews and when her second book came out a year later, it was a bigger hit. Having read both the books, it was immediately clear that I liked The Guest List more. Both the novels have quite a few similarities be it regarding the setting of the story or the narration through multiple POVs but what sets them apart is the evident improvement in Lucy's writing style. The Guest List is undoubtedly a gripping and spooky read, causing goosebumps and several hair-raising instances. I definitely recommend this.
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The celebrity couple Jules and Will choose a remote island off the West Coast Ireland for their wedding. The event, although intimate would leave no stone unturned in oozing elegance and money. Aoife and her husband Freddy who are the wedding planners are the only two people who live on the island apart from the guests. The occasion brings in a mixed group of people which includes a Will's ex-public school friends and Jules's stepsister and parents. Jules who has always strived for perfection couldn't be happier to have Will as her husband. But an anonymous note warning her against Will sits in the pit of her stomach like a heavy rock. Olivia, the stepsister is clearly depressed and has a dark past hovering over her head. Hannah, the wife of Jules's best friend Charlie, has her eyes open for everything that goes on around her all the while carrying her own grief. Aoife too is haunted by her past.
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When the storm kicks in on the wedding night, things go out of hand. Panic sets in and a body is found. Secrets are revealed and skeletons come out of the closet. Nothing and no one seem innocent anymore. The Guest List is a book of lies, betrayal, love, grief and hurt; a perfect concoction for a brilliant novel. The book was extremely fast paced with short chapters, making me sit at the edge of my seat. Although, one may guess couple of outcomes, it definitely doesn't lessen the impact of revelation. With messy and troubled characters, Lucy nails this story. The thrill of having read a good murder mystery is truly indescribable.
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Rating : 4.8/5.
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Lucy Foley's debut novel The Hunting Party attracted stellar reviews and when her second book came out a year later, it was a bigger hit. Having read both the books, it was immediately clear that I liked The Guest List more. Both the novels have quite a few similarities be it regarding the setting of the story or the narration through multiple POVs but what sets them apart is the evident improvement in Lucy's writing style. The Guest List is undoubtedly a gripping and spooky read, causing goosebumps and several hair-raising instances. I definitely recommend this.
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The celebrity couple Jules and Will choose a remote island off the West Coast Ireland for their wedding. The event, although intimate would leave no stone unturned in oozing elegance and money. Aoife and her husband Freddy who are the wedding planners are the only two people who live on the island apart from the guests. The occasion brings in a mixed group of people which includes a Will's ex-public school friends and Jules's stepsister and parents. Jules who has always strived for perfection couldn't be happier to have Will as her husband. But an anonymous note warning her against Will sits in the pit of her stomach like a heavy rock. Olivia, the stepsister is clearly depressed and has a dark past hovering over her head. Hannah, the wife of Jules's best friend Charlie, has her eyes open for everything that goes on around her all the while carrying her own grief. Aoife too is haunted by her past.
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When the storm kicks in on the wedding night, things go out of hand. Panic sets in and a body is found. Secrets are revealed and skeletons come out of the closet. Nothing and no one seem innocent anymore. The Guest List is a book of lies, betrayal, love, grief and hurt; a perfect concoction for a brilliant novel. The book was extremely fast paced with short chapters, making me sit at the edge of my seat. Although, one may guess couple of outcomes, it definitely doesn't lessen the impact of revelation. With messy and troubled characters, Lucy nails this story. The thrill of having read a good murder mystery is truly indescribable.
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Rating : 4.8/5.