This was a fascinating thriller, one where the twists appear out of nowhere and where the reader is kept just enough in the dark to not be able to guess what comes next. I'll be honest and say the first half of the book was slow in parts, but the last 100 pages was a whirlwind of a story with elements of Greek mythology that will enthrall the reader. Without giving away any spoilers, the epilogue was super fun to read and reminiscent of Michaelides' previous books.
Written in bite-sized chapters, the omnipresent narrator named Elliott gives the reader an intimate look into the lives of the 7 people (himself included) on the Greek island of Aura. The story begins with friends gathering together for an Easter celebration on Lana's private island. Rich and famous, she seems loved by all, except by the people closest to her. When Lana is murdered, Elliott takes it upon himself to expose the secrets of the other guests. But will his hubris be the cause of his downfall?
My honest opinion, which should be taken with a grain of salt and a shot of Ouzo is that Elliot's snarky tone adds a necessary element of humor to the storyline but can be irritating at times. This book also lacked the elegant writing style the author used for "The Silent Patient" and "The Maidens", but it did work for this story. As I mentioned before, the first half of the book drags, but it's well worth it to keep going.
Engaging and Crisp, but Melodramatic at times, this is another good book from Michaelides.
Written in bite-sized chapters, the omnipresent narrator named Elliott gives the reader an intimate look into the lives of the 7 people (himself included) on the Greek island of Aura. The story begins with friends gathering together for an Easter celebration on Lana's private island. Rich and famous, she seems loved by all, except by the people closest to her. When Lana is murdered, Elliott takes it upon himself to expose the secrets of the other guests. But will his hubris be the cause of his downfall?
My honest opinion, which should be taken with a grain of salt and a shot of Ouzo is that Elliot's snarky tone adds a necessary element of humor to the storyline but can be irritating at times. This book also lacked the elegant writing style the author used for "The Silent Patient" and "The Maidens", but it did work for this story. As I mentioned before, the first half of the book drags, but it's well worth it to keep going.
Engaging and Crisp, but Melodramatic at times, this is another good book from Michaelides.