Daniel had always thought he’d suit immortality. A tragic figure, taking lovers and forgetting their names from one century to the next. His sister had once said he burned through people like petrol, as though his life were just one long road trip, and friendships were tanks of fuel that ran dry. Caroline’s observations were often cruel but seldom incorrect.
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In a nutshell
When Daniel goes missing his sister Caroline decides to host an intimate dinner party in her London home. At the table are the people who knew Daniel best and Caroline’s agenda simple – to grill each one about their last interactions with Daniel. One of the guests, however, is a stranger – a psychic who claims to have met Daniel in New Orleans. As the wine flows, doubt blooms and tempers fray the secrets start spilling.
Book Club Notes
I read this after a particularly rough book. I wanted something to lose myself in – an easy read with a good plot. This book delivered exactly that and then some. Let the Bad Times Roll is one of those books you devour. It’s juicy, thrilling and has a storyline that keeps you guessing and an ending you won’t see coming.
Read If
You love a good mystery and characters that are quintessentially British.
Rating
Writing – 8/10
Character Development – 7/10
Plot Twist – 10/10
Shareability – 10/10
The Nitty Gritty
Published by: Hodder & Stoughton, distributed by Jonathan Ball
Genre: Fiction, Thriller, Crime
ISBN: 978-1-529-38541-0
Pages: 326
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Storyline: How good is the storyline? Is it believable and complex or does it make you shake your head in its ridiculousness?
Writing: How well written is the book? Do you find yourself wowed by the writing or unimpressed?
Character Development: Do the characters evolve and grow through the book and are they multi-dimensional?
Plot Twist: Were you able to predict the end, or did the author give you some surprises along the way to keep you on your toes?
Shareability: How likely are you to share the book?
