Well, I did really enjoy this book. It definitely took me a lot longer to read than I had hoped I think that there are some parts that could have been omitted. However, overall I was very captivated throughout the entirety of the book.

I read this book because of early hype. At first, I thought it would be dry and not at all my thing. But this is a slow burn and you suddenly find yourself fully engulfed. So many twists and red herrings…you’ll think you’ve figured it out…but you’ll most likely be wrong.

What a twisted ride! I’ll admit I thought this was definitely too long and at times confusing, but I couldn’t stop picking up this. novel. The way the author masterminded this whole story is quite the feat. Definitely worth the effort by the end.

The longer I think about The Enigma of Room 622, the better I think the book was.

While I was in the depths of reading it, I had some trouble following, and working out who was important or wasn’t, which was frustrating at the time. Looking back, the details were woven together masterfully in ways I haven’t seen before.

I loved the setting, in a hotel in Geneva, and the story within a story aspect.

I was so excited about this book by the premise. This book did feel really long, and it did take me some time to find my groove, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. Joel, a writer looking for a retreat from a spurned lover, and also while dealing with the death of his close friend/publisher, takes a vacation in the Alps at a world-renowned hotel. Once he arrives to his room, however, he notices that room 622 is not there...the room numbers go from 621B to 623. Now that his curiosity is peaked, Joel begins to investigate the murder that happened in room 622 and the events leading up to and surrounding the tragedy.

I really loved the way this book was written. The author took his time telling the story and setting the stage for all of the twists and turns that would unfold throughout the plot. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters this way...all of them were extremely complex and flawed. It was marvelous to read. Just as one major point would unfold, there would be hidden layers underneath. Ultimately, the question "How far would you go for love?" is the point of the novel.

As a big mystery reader, I can honestly say that this book is different from many other mysteries I've read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be adding it to my own collection. Marvelous, marvelous book!!

This book was not for me. I got 20% in and realized I was very bored. I do not think I am the correct audience. There were a lot of characters that confused me, and I had a hard time following the narrative.

Thank you to the publisher for an advance copy. Thoughts are my own.

This was a DNF for me! It started of okay and I was intrigued but after a few chapters it just went downhill and I completely lost interest.

This was a really interesting cozy mystery. I love hotel settings and I love cozy mysteries - so this was right up my alley! Very reminiscent of The Maid!

I found this excessively dry--which may be due to the fact that it's in translation. Lots of other thrillers like this out there that are better.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this novel.

I read almost 40% of this novel and I was connected with none of the plot and characters so I had to mark it DNF.

This was, quite possible, one of the most incredible books I've ever read in my life. As an avid Agatha Christie reader, it is not often that I get the immense joy of being shocked, surprised, and puzzled by a book. Then this book entered my life, and all of that joy and more was mine! I cannot recommend this book highly enough to those who enjoy complicated mysteries (and can handle a lot of time jumps). What an incredible read!

Caveat: This book is a slow burner at first, so trust the process and stick with it. It isn't fast paced thriller, but is well worth the time and the pages.

I don’t know if it was an issue with the translation or if it was meant to be so but the book felt very funny even when discussing seemingly serious issues. The characters all felt sort of caricaturish and the twists and turns were so bizarre. But I did find myself thoroughly entertained and kept guessing till the end. So I would definitely recommend it to those who love to read a mystery that keeps one entertained but sometimes strays outside the boundary of believable.
Rating : 3.5 stars

This book caught my eye by its interesting cover and catchy title. Unfortunately, I was thoroughly confused within the first few chapters and couldn’t push myself to finish. I had to DNF about a quarter through. Enigma was certainly a good title, I just didn’t have the patience to try and figure it out,

This book was disappointing. I was looking forward to reading it and it was one of my more anticipated books of the year because the mystery sounded like it would be something I would really enjoy. Unfortunately, I found the entire story to be too convoluted.

I’m usually very good at suspending my disbelief when I’m reading fiction, but I just couldn’t do it for this book. The story was far to farfetched, and I found myself getting annoyed with all of the stories within a story that was going on. Every time I thought they were done adding layers, another layer was added, and there was just too much going on.

I also wasn’t a fan of the author making himself a character and how the author constantly praised himself in the story. It was too much.

3.5/5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers, and Joel Dicker for allowing me to read and review this book.

This book jumps around in timelines a lot. It’s a book within a book and a mystery within a mystery. Everything connects and intertwines in ways you could never imagine. This book is long, but necessarily so. It’s a really good book with well written characters and story line. I really enjoyed reading this book and following the story lines.

This book leaves you wondering and guessing about everything until the end. Then everything starts wrapping up, and continues wrapping much further than you think it would.

I feel like this could be a book I could read multiple times and endlessly pick up on things I hadn’t before

This book was not for me. It was difficult to get into the rythm of it although I did find the premise interesting. The characters also felt flat at times for me. I would be willing to read more from the author though.
Thanks to Netgalley and Harpervia for my copy of The Enigma of Room 622.

DNf at 5%, I couldn't get into the writing and the voice. I was expecting something a bit more like a locked room mystery or Agatha Christie-esque and this was just disappointing.

I can appreciate the principle of this story. A mysterious murder in an exclusive hotel in the Swiss Alps. A murder among the most elite members of society. A murder that remains unsolved. Now years later a mystery writer travels to the hotel and with the help of an inquisitive woman, they solve the mystery. This is a very layered story, and it has many different levels, just like an onion. I will give the author credit here because I could never really figure out just what had happened that night in room 622. I think everyone who reads it has the same suspects, and we were all wrong. if I have one critique, it is that the story is a long one, and it jumps around to at least 3 different times, and it make things a little confusing. If you can keep yourself interested, it is a worthwhile journey. Review posted to Facebook, Instagram, Litsy, LibraryThing, Amazon, and Goodreads.

Thank you Netgalley, author, and the publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read this e-arc.

Interesting story that goes back and forth between current day writer and a story he is researching from the past. Many twists and turns and keeps the reader guessing the whole time.