The Club

Ellery Lloyd
57 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2022

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Book Brief

Ellery Lloyd

The Club

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

•

Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

England • Contemporary

Theme
Self Discovery

•

Power & Greed

•

Community
Topic
Trauma & Abuse
First Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Harper

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.4

154,011 ratings

43%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Club?

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.

3.4

154,011 ratings

43%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Character List

The efficient head of housekeeping at Island Home, who is driven by personal motives and a quest for justice related to past family tragedies.

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.

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

•

Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

England • Contemporary

Theme
Self Discovery

•

Power & Greed

•

Community
Topic
Trauma & Abuse
First Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Harper

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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