Apologies for not reviewing this one sooner. I was confused about the date it was supposed to be reviewed by (it said it wasn't out for months after it was already out?) so I had put it to one side to review later, then I forgot about it.

It's a very different novel, with an interesting blend of genres and a plot that kept me guessing what was going on until the end. I loved the way the main character changed a little as he hopped from body to body, adding even more uncertainty. I'd definitely recommend this as a gripping, quick read (I read it almost all in one sitting).

This is one of those books you have to take at a gallop. I started reading it in fits and bursts and it didn't work very well. Once I started reading longer pieces at once, it clicked and I couldn't stop. Really well-done mythology, with an underlying theme of people's ability to change. Recommend.

There’s an old sci-fi series (Quantum Leap) where the actor Scott Bakula portrays Sam, woke jumps from body to body and lives their lives, while looking for an event to change. I adored that show.

But anyway. This book reminded me of that show. A detective must enter the mind of different guests to determine the killer.

Creative and well-written, this book may not be for everyone, but I enjoyed it.

A whodunnit mystery with a larger than life concept. I was hooked from the first page. Interesting characters and a super unique twist.

There has been so much hype surrounding The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle that I put off reading it: hype always makes me dubious and I worried it would be disappointing.

That was a mistake.

This has been one of the strongest books I’ve read this year and I can’t recommend it enough.

It was unique, refreshing, complicated and keeps you guessing throughout. This is one of those tricky reviews to write where not only do you not want to give anything away, the premise is so complicated and caught up in itself that it’s not possible to explain it in one review.

Aiden Bishop doesn’t remember who he is. He doesn’t know what he is doing at the mysterious Blackheath, or how he got there. But he does know someone will be murdered, and it’s up to him to find the culprit. He has eight chances: eight different guests whose mind he will inhabit. I’ve never read a book where the plot is told through various characters, and at the same time you’re getting to know just one. Caught in a deadly race against time, Aiden must relive the same day eight times in his hunt for the killer.

But danger lurks in this house – and not just towards the murder victim. No one is whom they seem and Aiden has no idea who he can trust. He wants to believe he is a good man, but can’t be sure of it. Assisted by a maid known only as Anna and haunted by the Plague Doctor (a man with all the answers but forthcoming with none), Aiden must find out how far he is prepared to go – and how much is his own character and how much that of his hosts.

It’s impossible not to love Aiden, despite knowing nothing about him. He is trying so hard to do the right thing, disgusted and inspired alike by the bodies he inhabits and how they help him unravel the mystery. He has to make impossibly hard decisions and the reader – like Aiden – wants to believe that he truly is a good man.

This is one of the most intricate plots I’ve ever read. A time loop caught in itself, with each character trying to influence how the day will go; knowing that at midnight, the clock will rewind: their choices have to somehow influence events in such a way the repercussions are felt across a timeline that is far from linear. It’s the type that blows your mind a little the more you try and figure it out.

Hats off to Mr Turton. He must have had a crazy timeline drawn up for everything to come together, seeing every event through multiple perspectives. Despite events taking place in just one day, the plot is fast-paced and you won’t want to put the book down.

This is the type of book that makes you wonder what choices you would make… A strong recommendation – the hype is worth it!

What and intricately woven storyline. I was compelled to continue to read and was fascinated with the outcome. What does it mean to be forgiven and forgive oneself for one’s action. I would read something from Turton again.

the most unique, clever, and creative murder mystery that I had read in a long time. once I heard another reviewer describe it as "agatha christie on LSD" I knew I had to pick it up.

I very much enjoyed this book! I was so excited to find an advance copy on NetGalley after seeing the book mentioned in Publishers Weekly, and it did not disappoint! The story is full of twists and turns and could easily have become impossible to follow. But all the confusion I felt was clearly intended by the author, and each bit of clarity was revealed in his perfect timing. His writing lends itself to this kind of storytelling. The book had me on the edge of my seat—deliciously creepy in many ways, but not so much that this wimpy reader couldn't get to sleep at night. The "answers" the book finally provides are satisfying and explain each element along the way. It was the perfect book for a summer reading list!

I received an advance copy from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

A good read and one that I will pass on to my customers. 4 stars for a page-turning good time. #booklove #goodread

Not to be confused with the 7 husbands of Evelyn Hugo (which can be a tad confusing) as can the novel itself. I swear I'll have to read this a few more times to make sure I completely understood everything that Turton shared with us. I've got to say though that I enjoyed every confusing moment. Definitely give this one a try and then come back and give it another one.

I read this book not knowing it was hyped so I started this with a few expectations, which were to be worth my time and hopefully, to be a good read. The hype wasn't the reason why I read this but because I was intrigued and fascinated by the plot and just see how everything would work out in the end.

"The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" starts off with a party being hosted by the Hardcastle family which was fine until their daughter’s murder happened. Then, this dude, Aiden Bishop, has to play detective and solve the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle. The challenge is that he has to wake up in different guests every day and still be able to sort out the puzzle which can unlock his freedom from the Blackheath house. This book will definitely keep you up at night and make you wonder what is going on inside the mysterious house.

The writing was refreshing for me because I haven't read books in the first person POV in a while. I really admire the writing of this book and how it was constructed. It strike me as a book that makes you feel like you experience the mystery first hand. This book took (god knows) how long to conceptualize and to stitch everything together so I salute the author for all the effort and time he took to create the story which ended up pretty outstanding.

The one thing I didn't realize sooner is the fat-phobia or body shaming this book contained. I only have one word to say about it that it was totally UNNECESSARY. I should’ve realized sooner that there was a character was disrespected and that’s not fair to him or to anyone, for that matter. No one deserves that kind of judgment. This was one thing the book made me feel uneasy about. Adding to that, there were also mentions of suicide, drugs, and violence.

Moving on, a LOT of characters were mentioned. It was already difficult keeping track of the events happening between the hosts, imagine having extra and supporting characters. Setting my hardships aside, I did find each and every character carefully thought about by the author, each having their own distinct characteristics. I just wish some had even more appearances because I liked some of the minor characters. There were characters that did their "role" very well, if you know what I mean.

You would think that eight perspectives are alright but... I wanted more. I was waiting for a female host like Anna, Lucy, Grace, even Helena, or Evelyn herself, but it never came because they were all men. The thought just remained a "what if" to me. I wanted to get the chance to read Aiden portraying a female "role" and how he would navigate through it for a day.

Whenever you think that someone is who they are, think again. They tend to not be who we thought they actually were and that's confusing enough. If you were given eight of them, now that's a nightmare and it just tells you that you have to keep up. When you read this book, you better keep your brain intact and I suggest you pay attention to details because I had quite a hard time wrapping my head around everything that was happening (because I didn't read this in a few sittings). Once the events get even more thrilling and intense, you probably managed to hold a breath you never thought you were holding. It just has that grip on you somehow, or at least it did for me.

If I would describe "The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" then it would be like a hanky. The story keeps unfolding and unfolding and unfolding and unfolding. With each unfolding of the story, you also get to see a fraction of the bigger picture until you've uncovered the whole thing. Then, you use the (damn) thing to wipe all the sweat and stress this mystery caused you in the first place.

The Blackheath house is full of mysteries, dark secrets, and mad twists, that's for sure. It did give me those chilly Murder on the Orient Express with the interesting Groundhog Day vibes. If you want something that is thrilling and will sure as heck confuse you and challenge you to solve a mystery, then, my friend, this book is surely for you. Prepare to be messed with by the haunting mysteries of the Blackheath house. Once you get in, you might as well not get out. We hope you enjoy your stay. Just kidding, we hope you enjoy reading.

My sincerest gratitude to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to be able to read such a thrilling book and to Mr. Stuart Turton for opening the doors of Blackheath to curious strangers such as myself.

I am not really sure how I feel about this book, since I had a bit of harder time understanding some parts. the mystery of the story was nicely thought out, but some parts were a bit to confusing for me, so I had to go back and reread some parts, which is never a good sign in my opinion. the concept of switching bodies for sake of finding the killer is fascinating and had much potential. which I'm not sure was totally delivered. Mostly I think this is the case of 'it's not you, it's me' kind of thing, so by any mean I don't think this story is bad, it just wasn't something that got along with me.

This novel is a unique mystery to say the least! I was highly entertained how one character served as many more to work on the mystery at hand. This was heavily intriguing and fun. The only thing I didn't enjoy was that at times it was a bit confusing. I also wasn't the fondest f the ending and wish there were some better clues throughout the mates but I still think highly of this book. I definitely recommend this mysterious and exciting adventure!

I did not finish - I have tried reading this book on multiple occasions and just could not get into it.

I absolutely LOVED this book. The plotting is complex, the characters go through metamorphoses that leave readers guessing. If you like mysteries, if you like period fiction, if you like fantasy literature, if you're simply interested in existential questions, I highly recommend this book.

An average book with a clever premise: it’s an interesting plot with different characters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More like 3.5 stars. Thank you to Netgally and the publisher for the free ebook of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. I borrowed the library book before I got my Kindle because ebooks on my phone just always took me forever!

This book was a fun ride. It follows the story of Aidan who we learn is stuck living the same day in 8 different hosts until he can solve a murder. I thought it was very clever and I grew very fond of several of the characters. I wasn't totally satisfied with the ending particularly because I felt like we weren't given enough clues. I am someone who doesn't mind whether or not I solve the ending so long as it was possible for me to do so. Many of the main character's revelations were based on facts and observations that the audience was never made privy to (for example: who people resemble or the contents of a locket). Overall, it was enjoyable and I would recommend it if you like bring surprised by a clever ending.

Twisty, confusing and compelling, but the ending and explanation left me feeling like I could have skipped this one just as easily.

I enjoyed this book for what it was, an intriguing and mostly unique mystery. However I found it to be way too long - it could have done with about 100 pages less. Perhaps because of it's length, parts of the book were confusing; I found myself losing track of the plot.

No spoilers.

This one is worth it.

It is confusing. To the point where I felt like I should be taking notes. Or re-reading parts. Or just putting the book down and calling it quits.

Until I realized that the book was written this way. To seem like a maze, going in circles, with no exit. But there is an incredible exit. Just keep reading.

Four out of five stars. Thanks to NetGalley for the Kindle copy in exchange for my honest review.