Piecing together what happened, and who may be the cause, is one of the joys of reading The Guest List. Although much of the story involves the buildup to the ceremony, interspersed throughout the narrative are quick passages about the wedding itself, and it becomes obvious that these nuptials are doomed in some unknown way. The characters - assembled much like an Agatha Christie murder mystery - include the bride-to-be, the groom-to-be, the best man, the bride’s sister, a plus-one and the wedding planner, with the rest of the wedding party taking on supporting roles. This allows her to keep the first person throughout the entirety of these 300-plus pages, but still get into the minds of each protagonist.
One of the best choices that Foley makes as a writer is presenting each chapter from a different POV. This is a page-turner, no doubt about it. The writing is quick and crafty, with each chapter peeling away in quick succession, leading to a surprising and satisfying ending. The story is expertly drawn and presented Rashomon-style from several different viewpoints.
Lucy Foley’s new mystery novel, The Guest List, details the expectant buildup and thrilling consequences of a celebrity wedding on a remote island off western Ireland. Image courtesy of William Morrow / Provided by official site.
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