A review by samferree
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

A murder mystery in which you don't know who the victim is until the end. The characters and situation reminded me (disturbingly so) of my and my friends' own post-degree life trajectories, which made me feel nostalgic and horrified. No one can hurt you like those you care most about.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol, Fatphobia, Murder, Violence, Death, Emotional abuse, and Sexism

Personality Disorder is central to the plot and story.