Absolutely loved this book. Because of the fact that I was able to get it early I actually am making this October's book club pick for my local book club. The characters were extraordinarily done and even though this kind of story has been done many times before I felt like this was the first time I was reading it.

I found this story unique and I enjoyed that it was different then most thrillers I’ve read I really liked the idea behind the story too the house with all the gathered people and waking up in a new body everyday it was interesting my only complaint was it had some parts that felt very draggy and hard to get through I found my attention wandering and wanted to put it down a few times. Other then that it was a solidly good story that was definitely a fresh new idea.

A chunky story that just begs to be read. After a somewhat confusing start the story takes off and doesn't let go of the reader. You follow the main character who took on the task of solving a murder. The murder of Evelyn Hardcastle that is. He gets just a single day to solve this murder. Luckily he gets to try it multiple times and redo the day. However every single day takes place in a different body. Each with its own obstacles. To complicate matters there are more competitors.

Personally I found it a very enjoyable story with many twists and surprises. However it can be confusing at times due to the vast amount of characters. This was definitely one of the beter books I have read over the last few years. I would advice to anyone who likes a mystery or a puzzle.

Kudos to those of you who manage to totally get your head around this and fully understand what is happening all of the time. I must admit I had to go with the flow some of the time and just let it happen around me!

[book:The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle|35967101] is a very cleverly written and plotted novel, the kind where the mystery ties itself into so many knots that the reader needs a notebook on the side to try and keep track. And then just as you think you have worked things out something else happens and you have to start all over again. This is not a book to relax with.

The setting and the feel of the book is like a good [author:Agatha Christie|123715] novel. Add to this a lot of leaping around in time and waking up in different bodies and you end up with a very unusual book indeed. It is well written, clever and mostly very absorbing although it did drag a little in places.

I had hopes for a tighter and more dramatic ending but it was okay. Four stars for me.

How refreshing to read a book with an original, imaginative plot. It's a murder mystery but with the added twist of having the main character get multiple chances to solve the crime, by repeating the fateful day over and over again.
The plot is complicated, with multiple narratives of the same day running simultaneously. The reader could easily become lost if it wasn't for the excellent writing skills of the author.
A very satisfying and enjoyable read!

To begin with, I found this book a little confusing. There were so many characters and it took me a little while to get my head around who was who and what they were doing. Once I'd got a little way through, I couldn't put it down and was dying to know what was going on and where the story was going to go.

I loved the idea behind this book, a murder mystery where the main character almost holds the same role that we do. Switching viewpoints and viewing the case from different perspectives. I'm not sure if 'main character' is even the right term, as we learn very little about Aiden Bishop himself.

The mystery itself is very complicated, perhaps overly so in some ways, although I enjoyed the writing style and the idea behind the storyline good enough to let that go. I think that if it had been a straightforward murder mystery, then I would have been left scratching my head and feeling confused when it came to an end. As it was, the mystery didn't really matter.

This was a great book and I loved the idea behind it. It wasn't quite a five-star read, possibly due to the mystery side of it, but certainly solid 4-4.5 stars from me.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I absolutely loved the blurb on this book, quantum leap meets a Victorian murder mystery. In reality I found it a little confusing, it made me feel like I wasn’t clever enough to understand the full story.
The main character of this novel is Aidan, a man forced to relive the same day over and over again each time in a different body, with one aim when he solves the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle he will be freed from this repetition. To help or hinder his investigations he has various allies/enemies who know what he is doing.

I enjoyed the story, it was so original and unlike anything I have read before, and the story has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end. I felt as though that the story was too clever, I almost felt I should have read it and took notes at the same time so I understood the timey wimey nature of it all.

If you like original fiction, I would recommend that you give this a try.
Thanks to netgalley fr this free copy in exchange for a honest review.

I’m on vacation in Austria and I stayed up all night reading this absolutely delicious book. This of course will make today very hard. This book focuses on a “before I fall” type situation, where a person relives someone else’s murder every night until he can solve the case of who killed her at her parents’ gala.

It is, at times, a bit “expected,” however for lovers of Agatha Christie, this is a book for you.

I read A LOT of thrillers. Most of what I read are thriller/mystery/suspense type books. When I first read the blurb for this book, I wasn't sure if I would like it or not as I am not a huge fan of Agatha Christie and that is who the author was being compared to.

However, I am excited to say, that I really enjoyed this book! I am so glad I didn't judge the book and just went for it! It's very unique as I have never read another book like this one. Thrillers tend to follow the same premise and have that one huge twist and such, but this was like no other book I've ever read!

Definitely recommend this one!

This book wasn't bad, a little boring and hard to get into, however. I plot itself I found unique and interesting. Not sure Id I'd buy it for myself in physical format, but I did enjoy reading it. It's a fast quick read.

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle is a novel by Stuart Turton. It follows a mysterious story of the main character whose name we don’t immediately know since he himself doesn’t know it. The book begins in the woods where our protagonist wakes up cold and afraid and witnessed what he believes is a murder of a woman named Anna. He is than thrown into a wild goose chase filled with weird occurences and interesting people who carry sad and thrilling backstories.

I was incredibly excited when I found out I was approved to get an arc of this book. I’ve heard so many great things about it and the premise od the storyline really throw me out of my socks. When I first opened the novel I was filled with enthusiasm. I really was.

And then… Then I was let down. I was sincerely disappointed. The story was not as interesting as I expected and a few thing were in fact quite predictable.
The characters; well, I actually found most of the character quite unlikable, which is not a bad thing most of the time. The problem is the fact that I did not like even one character. The protagonist was very annoying in my opinion and I actually quite despised his character – especially the fact he was such a coward. I, of course, know that is not uncommon in people, it is in fact quite common. But in this character I found that trait very irritating.

There were some good this in this novel of course. For example, the writing style was very enjoying and the descriptions were very well done.

I guess this just was not a book for me.

I received this book in exchange for a review.

This book was very original and very clever! It was so well written and I will read more from this author.

I have never read anything quite like "The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle". It has elements of the classic mystery story, but it is also science fiction set in both the past and the future. It was unexpected, surprising, and it had so many twists and puzzles I could hardly keep up.

I loved the classic mystery setting of the English manor house, with a cast of characters who are never quite what they appear to be. However, this was not a typical whodunnit murder mystery. The central character, Aidan Bishop, takes on the body of a new "host" every day as he tries to solve the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle. Meanwhile, there are others present who are trying to solve the mystery first, and only one of them can escape the loop. If they don't, they will be condemned to keep reliving the same day over and over.

This was such a unique and clever story. It kept me guessing as I tried to follow along with the shifting characters and sequence of events. Highly recommended to anyone who likes a good mystery and a clever story.

This book deserves five stars, but I unfortunately was not in the right mindset at the time I was reading it to fully appreciate this masterpiece. I was expecting a cozy mystery, not the brilliantly weaved plot that had me gawking at Turton's ability to keep track of it all. I'm going to need to reread this at least a handful of times to capture it all.

Let me be honest - I was looking for plot holes. I'm that awful sort of person that loves to be able to go, "Hah! That doesn't work with what the author previously said!", but nope, I was unable to do that here. Turton has truly weaved a crazy plot that seems to have all added up. But maybe I was just confused...

Anyways, in this clever novel we follow Aiden Bishop as he, for reasons unbeknownst to him, is caught in a loop of the same day from the vantage point of eight hosts as he tries to solve a murder that didn't look like a murder. That's all I'm going to say. Just read it. There's no way to explain this without giving it away.

My only critique of this book is that it is confusing. Maybe it's that I wasn't able to commit to it's cleverness, but if you miss anything you're going to be really lost. I think there were just a lot of moving parts that weren't always easy to follow. Additionally, it's a bit of a plodding novel overall. It took me about the first third of the book to get into it (like I said, I was expecting something else). If you're expecting that and in the mood for it, it's great, but don't expect an action packed thriller from the get go because you'll be let down. Just go into this book expecting a long, masterful ride and you'll love it.

** Thanks for Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. **

This novel was provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. The 7 1/2 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle is a standalone historical suspense that is different than anything I have ever written. Just like with clue the author provides the reader with all the players by way of an invitation to the Hardcastle estate. The books point of view is through the voice of someone who never knows whose body they are in. The rule maker of this game is called "The Plague Doctor" by the narrator of this tale and lets the narrator know that he has 8 days and 8 hosts, but with memories since the first host to complete solve the mystery before it begins all again with no memory of the previous 8 days.

This tales contains twists galore and leaves the reader intrigued to know what is going on around every corner. This is the first book where I have actually written notes to try and solve the puzzle before the clues are presented clearly. This book is such a wonderful discovery for anyone who picks it up and brings the reader into the mystery as if we are a player as well.. I don't think there is anyone who would not enjoy this story and want to reread it someday.

This is a complex book, chock full of quirky characters and a murder mystery that keeps happening over and over again. And apparently will until it is solved. It reels you in from the start and keeps your interest until the last page.. Unique and interesting story.

7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle is Stuart Turton's debut novel. This was a lot better than I expected it to be! To be honest, I wasn't 100% sold, especially after reading other reviews that stated that the timeline was difficult to follow. I did not have any trouble at all, you just need to pay attention (absolutely NO skimming even a single paragraph). I tend to rely heavily on the reviews of others, but now I'm glad I pushed them from my mind when requesting to read this.

     This story had me hooked within the first few pages and during times that I wasn't reading, I was thinking about it! It is a very unique story with a couple of crazy twists at the end that really pulls everything together quite nicely. It kept me guessing up until the very end, very unpredictable and I could only speculate who I thought knew what and did what (But I was wrong each and every single time). All in all, it was a fantastic read that kept me engaged and guessing to the very last few pages!

     I do highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a unique, suspenseful mystery. To someone who enjoys twists and turns throughout the chapters. There was never a dull moment in this story (for me) and I think I would gladly purchase a physical copy to put on my shelves at home.

This is the work of an amazing author with mad skills. His imagination is beyond reach. Every time you try to guess a plot, he gives you a twist. Eventually, your mind is blocked, allowing yourself to go with the flow of the story. His characters are very limited, very crisp that he has total control on all of them. He makes the full usage of every single character to twist and turn the story as much as he could.

In a complex plot like this, a reader gets so many questions about the story while reading, but sometimes the answers are not delivered by the author. It is so much difficult to fulfill the audiences and control their imagination with just your words. I’m in full praise for the author, and hope to see the book on the chart of 2018! This is by far, the BEST THRILLER of the year.

I absolutely loved this book. Not to be cliché, but you really can’t put it down because you want so much to figure out the mystery. If you love Agatha Christie or Kate Atkinson you will love this book. I cannot imagine how the author dreamed up such a convoluted story line and kept all the details straight, even with Post It Notes and Excel spreadsheets. There are so many characters, but each is so well developed that it is not difficult to keep track of everyone. When I tried to describe the story line to my husband (who doesn’t read books) I realized that the whole concept sounded a little loopy. But when I started explaining it to my daughter who loves to read she got it right away.

Aiden Bishop “wakes up” in what appears to be a terrible nightmare and it just gets stranger from there. Blackheath is a remote and crumbling English manor where Lord and Lady Hardcastle are throwing a party for their daughter Evelyn. The book is jam packed with a “host” of creative characters that Aiden must embody to figure out who killed Evelyn Hardcastle. It is so hard to write anything about the plot without giving away information that will ruin the adventure for others. So, suffice it to say that when you think you have it figured out – you don’t!

I did find it a little difficult and somewhat frustrating to keep up with the shifting timelines as Aiden moved between hosts. Other reviewers found the repetitiveness annoying, but I think it was necessary to help the reader keep up with the events. Usually by the time I reach the end of a book I am just skimming to pick up on the important points or dialog, but that was not possible with this book. I had to go back and read the last few chapters again just to be sure I really understood how all the pieces came together.

The author describes it best as a combination of Agatha Christie and Quantum Leap. I would recommend this book to those who love a true old-fashioned mystery with a touch of science fiction but really to anyone who just loves a good story that pulls you in and makes you want to keep reading to find the solution.

It's not that I didn't like this book, it's just that it wasn't the typical book that I like to read. It was a bit more fantastical than I am used to so I had a harder time getting through it just because it's not my typical read. I am not a huge sci-fi fan, so I probably shouldn't be surprised that this wasn't my favorite. I liked it for being a book outside my normal genre preference, but it still wasn't my favorite. But, I usually put down books that aren't in my genre (I know, bad habit) so it's a good sign that I read and finished this book even though it wasn't something I typically pick up.

I think the book went on a bit long - I think the reader could have read less and still been satisfied with the outcome. Overall, I am impressed that I read and finished this book that was outside my comfort zone, but it wasn't my favorite.