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Ruth Ware

The Death of Mrs. Westaway

Ruth WareFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Ruth Ware

The Death of Mrs. Westaway

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

593

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cornwall, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware follows Harriet "Hal" Westaway, a struggling tarot card reader who receives a letter about an inheritance from a woman named Hester Westaway. Despite not knowing Hester, Hal decides to use her tarot reading skills to claim the inheritance. As she delves deeper, she uncovers dark family secrets, connections to her past, and faces dangerous consequences. Topics of death, violence, and financial desperation are present.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

195,939 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ruth Ware's The Death of Mrs. Westaway is a gripping psychological thriller that excels in its atmospheric tension and intricate plot. Positive reviews highlight Ware's skillful character development and suspenseful storytelling. However, some readers note a somewhat predictable ending and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it is a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Death of Mrs. Westaway?

Fans of psychological thrillers and gothic mysteries will enjoy Ruth Ware's The Death of Mrs. Westaway. Readers who appreciate the suspense of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None and the atmospheric tension of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca will find this book captivating. Ideal for those who relish dark family secrets and intricate plots.

4.0

195,939 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

593

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cornwall, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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