This is not a fast-paced book, but it is certainly an intriguing, captivating mystery. This Agatha Christie-esque book is actually two mysteries: Who killed Evelyn Hardcastle, and what on earth is actually going on?
I found it a bit difficult to keep the characters straight at times, I was so thankful for the party invitation in the front that listed all of the key characters and I referred back to this regularly. One pet peeve that keeps popping up in my reading: why is it that authors insist on naming characters starting with the same letter? It is SO difficult to remember who's who: Dickie, Derby, Donald, Daniel, Dance (some are referred to by their last names all the time!) It really affected my reading enjoyment because I got quite confused.
The core story here is beyond excellent and creative. Although the middle got a bit bogged down, the ending more than makes up for it with its unique conclusion. This is one of the most original books I've read in quite a while, both in its premise and construction. It bears re-reading now that I know how things turn out so I can keep a better eye out for clues.
I found it a bit difficult to keep the characters straight at times, I was so thankful for the party invitation in the front that listed all of the key characters and I referred back to this regularly. One pet peeve that keeps popping up in my reading: why is it that authors insist on naming characters starting with the same letter? It is SO difficult to remember who's who: Dickie, Derby, Donald, Daniel, Dance (some are referred to by their last names all the time!) It really affected my reading enjoyment because I got quite confused.
The core story here is beyond excellent and creative. Although the middle got a bit bogged down, the ending more than makes up for it with its unique conclusion. This is one of the most original books I've read in quite a while, both in its premise and construction. It bears re-reading now that I know how things turn out so I can keep a better eye out for clues.