52 pages • 1 hour read
Ruth WareThe Death of Mrs. Westaway
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware follows Harriet "Hal" Westaway, a struggling tarot card reader who receives a letter about an inheritance from a woman named Hester Westaway. Despite not knowing Hester, Hal decides to use her tarot reading skills to claim the inheritance. As she delves deeper, she uncovers dark family secrets, connections to her past, and faces dangerous consequences. Topics of death, violence, and financial desperation are present.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ruth Ware's The Death of Mrs. Westaway is a gripping psychological thriller that excels in its atmospheric tension and intricate plot. Positive reviews highlight Ware's skillful character development and suspenseful storytelling. However, some readers note a somewhat predictable ending and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it is a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Death of Mrs. Westaway?
Fans of psychological thrillers and gothic mysteries will enjoy Ruth Ware's The Death of Mrs. Westaway. Readers who appreciate the suspense of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None and the atmospheric tension of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca will find this book captivating. Ideal for those who relish dark family secrets and intricate plots.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Psychological Fiction
Grief / Death
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Life/Time: The Past
Relationships: Mothers