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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Modern Classic FictionEngland • Contemporary
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Power & Greed•
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Harper
Adult
18+ years
The Club by Ellery Lloyd is a psychological thriller centered around Ned Groom, owner of luxury membership clubs, and the launch of a new resort, Island Home, over Halloween weekend. The narrative alternates between events at Island Home and a Vanity Fair retrospective, revealing secrets and hidden affairs that lead to the deaths of multiple individuals. It explores the dark underbelly of celebrity culture and the intersecting lives of Ned’s employees and the club's famous guests. Depictions of rape, sexual assault, and substance abuse are present.
Suspenseful
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
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Ellery Lloyd's The Club is acclaimed for its gripping narrative and vivid character development, delivering a solid blend of suspense and drama. Critics appreciate the novel's pace and clever plot twists. However, some feel the multitude of characters can be overwhelming and the ending somewhat predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read with notable strengths and a few minor flaws.
Readers who enjoy glamorous, high-stakes mysteries with darker undertones will be captivated by The Club by Ellery Lloyd. Comparable to works like Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and The Guest List by Lucy Foley, this book appeals to fans of intricate plots, multiple perspectives, and suspenseful revelations.
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The fashion-forward head of membership for the Home group, known for her vibrant personality and adept handling of club members' needs, all while navigating internal conflicts and ambitions.
Ned’s personal assistant with a complicated past, whose experiences at Home include both professional challenges and personal revelations leading to significant life decisions.
The brother of Ned, whose life has been heavily influenced by Ned's dominating personality and ambitions, leading to internal struggles and complex family dynamics.
The owner of Home Group and a major antagonist in the narrative, characterized by his controlling nature and manipulative schemes affecting many around him.
A famous movie star dealing with personal demons and a tendency for self-destructive behavior, whose actions have significant consequences.
A notorious artist known for controversial works and troubling personal behaviors, contributing to the story's exploration of moral boundaries.
A late-night show host caught in a compromising situation that tests his ethical boundaries and personal growth amidst high-stakes dilemmas.
An emerging producer dealing with the legacy of a complicated family and personal revelations that challenge his understanding and moral stance.
320
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Modern Classic FictionEngland • Contemporary
•
Power & Greed•
Community2022
Harper
Adult
18+ years
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