“To Violet, the greatest danger of eye contact was that people thought you were interested in their opinions.”Īs I said, I was baffled, but as you go on, the stories get better. Then I turn to the next chapter, which reads Jésus Candido “The Knock,” and it’s all over again. I am baffled as the story of this woman who seems to have nothing to do with the whole thing is laid in front of me. So imagine me as I turn to the first chapter, which reads Violet Ng “Night Work” as the title. The narrator, describing in the third person how the characters came to receive an invitation. They start like that, with zero interconnectedness. I didn’t remember the synopsis saying that the book was a compilation of short stories-though they are not just short stories. Or at least, to how each person received an invitation to that dinner party, which caught me by surprise. Then we backtrack to the beginning of it all. However, police records say no one saw anything. Everyone knows what his deeds were and how many people died because of his decisions. Isn’t that poetic? The truth is that nobody will miss him. Tobias Fell, a mysterious rich man, dies in his penthouse in mysterious circumstances. The narrator tells you all you have to know in this first-person, reporter tone. You see, we start with a prologue introducing the premise of the story. Right now, I can’t come up with any other books that I have read that have a similar style. I was amazed by how the book was structured. But why these people? And what does Banyan Court want? Praise and Critique That and the special attention the building seemed to have paid to them.īuilt-in the shadows of those wronged by Tobias Fell, these echoes bleed out people that look too closely or feel trapped. A concierge, a plumber, and a recovered alcoholic.īeing invited to dine with one of the richest men alive and some connection to Banyan Court are the only things these 12 strangers have in common. A little girl with a special imaginary friend. This book is a collection of short stories by residents of Banyan Court and people connected to the building.Ī strong and confident working woman. “This world was designed to generate winners and losers, and it showed a lack of character to wish yourselves a winner without accepting what it does to those who lose.” However, some said it was for the best, now the source of the misery of many is gone.
Because by the end of it, Tobias Fell turns out to be dead. This dinner is still one of the biggest mysteries and the source of many conspiracy theories. You know it’s going to be a night to remember. When Tobias Fell, one of the richest and controversial men in the world-who has secluded in his penthouse for a long time-invites 12 strangers to dine with him. Penthouse access will be available through the freight elevator
To attend a dinner party at 1 Banyan Court
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