Chapter 5: 7 ½ Deaths of our Brain Cells | The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Review

This week on Fictionally Unstable, we read The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. We’re left with fried brain cells, time-loop trauma, and about six too many personalities to keep track of. (We apologize in advance for whatever chaos Lauryn managed to piece together.) Join us as we attempt to unravel this murder mystery featuring body swaps, existential dread, and the literary equivalent of hitting “shuffle” on your protagonist. Was it genius? Maybe. Were we confused? Constantly. Did we enjoy it? …We think so? Strap in for 45 minutes of chaos, Jess getting frustrated trying to hold everyone together, and Maciel asking “And who is [literally any character’s name] again?” about twenty times. Spoilers, mild screaming, and very little resolution ahead. Good luck!