Type of read: Commuter (listened to and from work)

What made me pick it up: Reese's Book Club Pick

Overall rating: Overall, The Guest List was an enjoyable read that wasn't too predictable. The beginning of the book does go a bit slow but it helps to build the backstory of the characters and their families. With the story being told from so many different perspectives, I really appreciated how the chapters were labeled and introduced. It helped me keep everything straight. Some of the writing seemed a bit unfinished, built up with such momentum, and then lackluster in its delivery. Additionally, there were areas that were repetitive in word use, and not in a way that fit the narrative of multiple storytellers, but in a way that made it seem like the words were being used for filler or to continually force specific detail on the reader. Nitpicking, but an example of this is a section of the book, about 3/4 of the way through, where I swear if there was going to be one more use of the word gale I was going to start throwing things.

Readers note: This book mentions self-harm and has quite a bit of sexual references (or at least more than I was expecting for what the description/genres included; however, I'm not familiar with any other works by Foley). I would recommend this book but would be upfront about these two elements as I don't feel it makes it appropriate for all audiences.