Spoiler Discussion (Sep 2021) Group Read - A Slow Fire Burning, by Paula Hawkins

[Bill]

At about 2/3 of the way, I suspect Daniel killed Ben and was killed in revenge. Also think Angela didn’t fall downstairs, but was pushed. But I’ve not an inkling as to the villain or villains.

[Pat]

Bill wrote: "At about 2/3 of the way, I suspect Daniel killed Ben and was killed in revenge. Also think Angela didn’t fall downstairs, but was pushed. But I’ve not an inkling as to the villain or villains."

About a third of the way through, I agree with you on all points, Bill.
I know whom I would LIKE for the villain to be, though.

[Bill]

I was wrong about Angela but after Theo’s obviously false confession knew that Carla had to be the villain.

[Pat]

A Slow Fire Burning, by Paula Hawkins
Having finished the book, I give it a 3.5 rating. I didn't like the characters, except for Irene. I didn't enjoy the author's construction experiments, very like those attributed to Theo, the writer in the story. While I understood the various characters' motivations, they were not people who inspired sympathy from me. Most had plenty of sympathy for themselves.

[Geri]

This was a quick read, but wow, too many characters to try to keep up with, and most of them I didn't like much. Also, too many unanswered questions for me - did Daniel kill Ben? Did Theo push Angela down the stairs? Did Carla and Daniel have an affair?