The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
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Stuart Turton
Stuart Turton's epic instant Sunday Times bestseller The Last Murder at the End of the World is OUT NOW Solve the murder to save what's left of the world... The global million-copy bestseller: introducing The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle ---------------------Can you solve the mystery of Evelyn Hardcastle?WINNER OF THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD WINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG NOVEL AWARD A WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTHSHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEARGosford Park meets Groundhog Day by way of Agatha Christie and Black Mirror – the most inventive story you'll read Tonight, Evelyn Hardcastle will be killed... Again It is meant to be a celebration but it ends in tragedy. As fireworks explode overhead, Evelyn Hardcastle, the young and beautiful daughter of the house, is killed. But Evelyn will not die just once. Until Aiden – one of the guests summoned to Blackheath for the party – can solve her murder, the day will repeat itself, over and over again. Every time ending with the fateful pistol shot. The only way to break this cycle is to identify the killer. But each time the day begins again, Aiden wakes in the body of a different guest. And someone is determined to prevent him ever escaping Blackheath...SELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, I PAPER, FINANCIAL TIMES AND DAILY TELEGRAPH
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Author
Stuart Turton
Pages
528
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Published Date
2020-11-12
ISBN
1526634155 9781526634153
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"This will forever be one of my absolute favorite books! You will be confused but you should be. You learn as the characters do and will be delighted by the details throughout the book! "
Skye
"I agree with other reviews that this story could have been cut shorter. Besides that the story was amazingly structured. Clues you thought to be meaningless turned very important the next go around. The reveal at the end was something I would never have guess which was exciting. Just my only issue with the book is how long it took to get there. It was challenging at times reliving the same day but luckily it was in many different perspectives. And the bad thing about going thru the same day you kind of lose the thrill of the book but it all came together very nicely in the end."
Ashley
"This was a difficult read for me. Hard to follow the storyline. "
M. A. Daniels
"This book was so much better than I thought it was going to be! I have been super busy but I always made time for it! The last 30 pages were mind blowing and the amount of characters was a fantastic experience to read!"
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Julia
"I loved it so much. It’s brilliant, page turner, captivating. Stewart Turton have done a wonderful job at keeping me guessing, and couldn’t put the book down. I want to read more of that kind of book. Not shy to admit this is the first thriller I couldn’t figure out the plot twist. definitely one of my #top3 books."
Sha Lach-DiMuro
"Amazingly clever "
Chasem
""The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton is a highly inventive and thought-provoking novel that blends elements of a classic murder mystery with a complex, mind-bending narrative. The story revolves around the protagonist who wakes up each day in a different body, tasked with solving the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle. The concept is undeniably compelling, offering readers a unique and engaging puzzle that challenges the traditional structure of a whodunit. Turton's ability to weave together multiple timelines and perspectives is impressive, and the novel's atmosphere, reminiscent of Agatha Christie's country house mysteries, keeps readers on edge as they try to piece together the clues.
However, while the novel starts strong with its original premise, the ending feels somewhat unsatisfactory. The resolution, though it ties up the plot, lacks imagination such an intricate story deserves. Additionally, the novel's inspiration from stories like "Groundhog Day" and "Memento" is evident. Overall, it's an ambitious and intellectually stimulating read, it falls short of fully realising its potential, leaving a sense of unfulfilled promise by the end."
Harold Clements
"It was an interesting premise and engaged me through the book. The gothic novel overtones were fun. I found myself getting frustrated towards the end, however, but I think that was what the writer intended—the character was in a frustrating situation and we were along for that ride! All in all, an enjoyable, different read."
Sandra Hasenauer
