Stuart Turton’s novel The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle was recommended to me by a colleague. She told me the main character has a Groundhog Day experience—living the same day over and over, but in a different body. I was intrigued.
The premise is intriguing, although it took me a bit to orient myself—much like the main character. The writing is also a bit of old-fashioned, as if picking up a Victorian novel. It focuses too much on description, but I was able to adjust and get into the author’s rhythm after a bit.
Ultimately, the book—which is rather long at over 400 pages—hooked me, and I could not put it down. I was disappointed by the ending and overarching philosophy of the story but still recommend it for anyone who wants an interesting mystery to invest in.
The premise is intriguing, although it took me a bit to orient myself—much like the main character. The writing is also a bit of old-fashioned, as if picking up a Victorian novel. It focuses too much on description, but I was able to adjust and get into the author’s rhythm after a bit.
Ultimately, the book—which is rather long at over 400 pages—hooked me, and I could not put it down. I was disappointed by the ending and overarching philosophy of the story but still recommend it for anyone who wants an interesting mystery to invest in.
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