A review by ottercorg
The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson

mysterious fast-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

2.5

Another book club read! This was...fun. Nothing spectacular or groundbreaking, just a quick holiday thriller to pass the time.

Basic writing, basic story, and I did get surprised by the "twist" but
if I had known they were twins, I probably would have guessed it - and maybe it was established prior but I don't remember reading it anywhere!


The first half being told exclusively through dairy entries was fun. Almost wish the second half was told exclusively through newspaper articles.

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