The Chateau Hardcover – 23 May 2023

Ever since I saw this book at a book club pick, I knew I had to read it. So when I did get a chance to check the audiobook, I practically leapt with delight.The story is about the mysterious gathering after 20 years hosted by Grandma for her granddaughter and her 3 best friends. As soon as Grandma decides to reveal to them why they are called to the Chateau, she is brutally murdered. And now each one of these friends doubts the other because each of them has a skeleton in their closet(metaphorically).Doubtless, the plot was intriguing and when it was coupled with a multiple PoV narrative it worked wonders. Initially, it was a bit confusing when the characters were being introduced. But you do get a hang of it once the baseline is set. You may or may not be able to guess the murderer based on your experiences with thrillers. Though one thing is for sure... it does not end like an ordinary thriller 🤯And since I was listening to the audiobook here, I wanted to emphasize the efforts of narrators to hold distinctive personalities clearly. The French accents felt done well too. However, I do feel they could have added some sound effects too (like pulling the trigger, dropping the champagne glass, etc.)