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Mystery · Thriller

The Guest List

by Lucy Foley

3.6 out of 5, from 1,044 ratings from Hardcover readers

A glossy wedding is held on a windswept Irish island, with a storm rolling in and tensions among the guests. By the end of the night, someone is dead and the story shifts between several perspectives.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2020
Pace
Fast
Length
Medium
Pages
320
Format
Standalone
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Read this if you like a juicy, closed-setting mystery with lots of secrets and a creeping sense of dread.

Skip this if you want a single clear protagonist, since the book jumps between many narrators and time frames.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Death
  • Bullying

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Self harm
  • Suicide
  • Abortion
  • Child death
  • Murder
  • Drug use
  • Grief
  • Suicide attempt
  • Infidelity

Quick answers about The Guest List

What is The Guest List about?
A glossy wedding is held on a windswept Irish island, with a storm rolling in and tensions among the guests. By the end of the night, someone is dead and the story shifts between several perspectives.
Who should read The Guest List?
Read it if you like a juicy, closed-setting mystery with lots of secrets and a creeping sense of dread. Skip it if you want a single clear protagonist, since the book jumps between many narrators and time frames.
How long and how fast is The Guest List?
It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 320 pages, first published in 2020.
Does The Guest List have content warnings?
Content we flag: Death, Bullying.
Can I borrow The Guest List for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Guest List; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after The Guest List?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Hunting Party, And Then There Were None, One of Us Is Lying.

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