Reviews

The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley

samantha1020's review against another edition

4.5

The Hunting Party turned out to be the perfect way to start my reading year off. I didn't realize when I originally picked this one up that it is set around New Year. I just wanted a wintry, suspenseful read which is exactly what I got. It was an added bonus that I read this one around the same time of year that the book is set. Although it took me a few chapters to really wrap my mind around who was who, once I got going I was well and truly hooked. I had planned to take my time with this book and just soak up the winter vibes - instead I found myself plowing through the pages unwilling to set it down. I really liked that the author was able to make me suspect almost all of the characters at one point or another. At this point, Lucy Foley has become a must read author for me. I've read three of her books (and am really excited for her upcoming book) and have enjoyed them all. I think my favorite is still The Guest List, then The Hunting Party, and finally The Paris Apartment if you were curious. She is definitely an author I recommend and this book is the perfect read for the winter!

Readers who enjoy dark, suspenseful reads and are looking for a snowy, atmospheric setting should pick this book up. It's so good! 4.5 stars

CW - Infertility, cheating, grief

beasreads111's review against another edition

3.0

Nothing more than a good holiday read

cryingcowboy's review

3.0

Maybe I’ll plan a winter vacation in the woods with my best friends too.

sopsyjo's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

3.0

dejaentendu's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jordananne13's review against another edition

3.0

3.5
the plot twists were very good, but it was boring until it got to the part where everything went down. not my favorite mystery but is a good one

the_sunken_library's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this debut novel from Lucy Foley. It's a proper who dunnit and I loved the fact that the murder victim's identity isn't revealed until the last 50 pages, let alone the murderers! It made uncovering the truth of what was happening/happened that much more compelling.

beautyzbookshelf's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

astrireads's review against another edition

3.0

This book was given to me so I had no prior knowledge or expectations about its story. The Hunting Party was a whodunit story, told through different perspectives of its characters. I thought all the characters were unlikable, perhaps this is to confuse the reader as to who is the perpetrator. I had no idea who the killer was but was not truly surprised at the reveal.

Overall, it was a good read.

mezzoir's review against another edition

2.0

Oh dear....

Another multiple point of view novel with unpleasant, unlikable and/or damaged characters.

Certainly not a "whodunnit" - more like "who cares?"

Not for lovers of crime fiction.