You also don’t know who is murdered until the very end… and by the time you get there, you’ve already decided who you want to be murdered and who you want the murderer to be.Īs I said, the first half is much slower than the second half. The author does a great job of planting seeds that will leave you guessing who’s good, who’s bad, and what they did. The Guest List is a great mystery and thriller that will have you guessing throughout. The bride’s oldest (male) friend gives an uncomfortably caring toast.Īnd perhaps more important, why? Click here to buy The Guest List on Amazon The bridesmaid not-so-accidentally ruins her dress. The groomsmen begin the drinking game from their school days. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has been expertly planned and will be expertly executed.īut perfection is for plans, and people are all too human.Īs the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and petty jealousies begin to mingle with the reminiscences and well wishes. It’s a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The bride – The plus one – The best man – The wedding planner – The bridesmaid – The body The Guest List by Lucy Foley Book Summary and Review The Guest List Book Summary Then, once you get about 3/4 of the way through, you can’t put it down. This book makes you want to keep reading to see what all the secrets are and who died. The first half is very different from the second half.

The Guest List has been on my to-read list for a while because I feel like it’s everywhere… and I have mixed reviews.

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