What would you do if you were invited to an exclusive party and then found out that the guest list was a lie? In Lucy Foley’s The Guest List, four friends are about to discover just how dangerous high society can be. When Emily receives an invitation to a glamorous cocktail party at the home of London’s most influential art dealer, she immediately wants her three best friends from collegeāFiona, Jess, and Mattāto experience it with her. But as they arrive at the housewarming party for Damien Hirst hosted by his equally reclusive gallerist girlfriend Annabelle Lee, they soon realize that this is not your average get-together. Everyone in attendance is either famous or infamous; somehow they’ve all managed to make it onto Damien Hirst’s elusive guest list. Lurking among celebrities and powerful figures including international collectors, curators, writers and artists is someone who has ulterior motives for being there: Fiona’s ex-boyfriend Ross Shawcross. As tempers flare and bonds are tested under the watchful eye of Annabelle Lee things take a sinister turn when one of them disappears without trace…
For who is this book for ?
This book is for people who love mystery, thriller and suspense novels.
Pros :
- Foley’s debut novel is a Hitchcockian mix of suspense and intrigue, perfect for readers who love getting lost in the world of high society.
- The Guest List probes the dynamics between friends and explores what happens when old resentments are brought to the surface.
- With an unpredictable plot that will keep you guessing until the very end, this is a addictive read that is impossible to put down
Cons :
- The Guest List is a boring, uneventful book.
- The characters are unlikeable and uninteresting.
- It’s poorly written and doesn’t make much sense.
Learn more about the author
Lucy Foley is an award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster. She has written for The Sunday Times, Tatler, Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar and GLAMOUR among others. Her debut novel THE GUEST LIST was published in the UK by Head of Zeus in February 2018 to critical acclaim.
Reader Reviews
“The Guest List is a glittering, brilliantly paced tale of secrets and lies. With an ensemble cast of characters that are both richly drawn and immensely likeable, Foley’s debut novel is perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn or Liane Moriarty.”
“The Guest List is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Lucy Foley skillfully weaves together a complex web of relationships, betrayals, and hidden agendas that had me captivated from beginning to end.”
“The Guest List is one of the best suspense novels I have read in a long time. Lucy Foley has an amazing ability to create characters that are so real, you feel like you know them. Her plot is well-crafted and fast paced, with unexpected twists that will keep you turning the pages. This novel is sure to become a classic.”
“Sparkling, sophisticated and chilling-the perfect read for a dark winter night.”