Review: THE SEVEN DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE, by Stuart Turton

THE SEVEN DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE, by Stuart Turton

HarperCollins - 2018
Digital copy provided by publisher in exchange of an honest review. 

My Rating (out of 5)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One of the most unique books that I have ever had the pleasure to read! Turton has taken pieces of the literary style book and shuffled them into a highly original and entertaining story

This book has an identity crisis.  I mean that in the best possible way. First of all, let's look at the name.  If you are going to read the book, you have to find it.  Depending where you buy the book, Evelyn may have "7 ½" deaths instead of "Seven".  Here in Canada, HarperCollins published it as "Seven". 

Next, and more importantly, is the genre and mood of the book. The setting gives it a somewhat "Agatha Christie style" Murder-Mystery feel to it, as it definitely presents a mystery, and it certainly has elements of modern Thrillers to it with its jaw-dropping revelations and plot twists. With the time-loop aspect, it also has a tiny bit of Sci-Fi in its make-up too. If you are not a fan of time-loop/time-travel, not to worry, you can still enjoy this book as it only loops through a single day, and the protagonist simply experiences it from different points of view. 

Aiden Bishop is attending a party at Blackheath Estate, owned by the Hardcastle family.  Evelyn Hardcastle is doomed to be killed at the culmination of the party, during a burst of fireworks. Aiden Bishop is doomed to witness it happen.  Trapped in a time-loop, Aiden's only hope of escaping is to solve the murder and present his proof to the mysterious figure who is his captor, who will then set him free.  But there is someone who will do whatever it takes to prevent Aiden's escape. 

I cannot for the life of me, wrap my mind around what the writing process must have been like for this book! I thoroughly enjoyed every page. 

Happy Reading,

Christine