64 pages • 2 hours read
Lucy FoleyThe Guest List
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Guest List by Lucy Foley is a contemporary murder mystery set on a remote island in West Ireland during the wedding of Julia Keegan and William Slater. As the celebration unfolds, long-hidden secrets and past betrayals among the guests come to light. On the night of the wedding, a storm causes a blackout, culminating in the discovery of a dead body and the unravelling of multiple intertwined mysteries. Sensitive topics such as self-harm, abortions, and suicide appear in the book.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Lucy Foley's The Guest List is widely praised for its atmospheric setting and gripping suspense, reminiscent of Agatha Christie's mysteries. Readers enjoy the multi-perspective narrative, but some find character development lacking. The novel's pacing and twisty plot are generally well-received, making it an engaging read for thriller enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Guest List?
Mystery enthusiasts and fans of psychological thrillers will relish The Guest List by Lucy Foley. Ideal for readers who enjoyed And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie and The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, this novel blends suspense and rich character development against an atmospheric, isolated setting.