Written by Evelyn Hardcastle
A book for adult readers reviewed by Sarah
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton presents an entirely new spin on the
murder mystery genre. The story is set in Blackheath House during a masquerade
party hosted by the illustrious Hardcastle family. However, Aiden Bishop, the
story’s protagonist, is unaware that someone is out to kill Evelyn Hardcastle, and he is the special someone responsible for finding her killer. Until Aiden
is successful in his task, he must relive the day from within the body of
another guest at the party. He will have to use that guest’s unique attributes
and connections to solve the mystery. He has eight days - and eight bodies - to
save Evelyn from her inevitable death. As he struggles with his own identity,
Aiden must be perseverant, clever, and (above all) quick.
I personally thought this novel was one of the most creative, unpredictable books I have ever read. Turton incorporates classic murder mystery and whodunnit tropes, as well as time-loop tropes akin to the movie Groundhog Day, into his story. By smashing these genres together, as well as adding his own sprinkle of whimsy and stunning plot twists, Turton has created a truly captivating novel for all ages to enjoy.
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