Review of Exposed

[Kaivalya Khisti]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Exposed" by Paul Ilett.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Every 3 days, at 9 PM, someone associated with Daily Ear, BBC’s rival media house, gets a mysterious phone call. The caller claims to be their murderer calling to tell them that it was their turn to die. The murderer is following a pattern, allegedly copied from a book written by someone from Daily Ear as well. The targets are all highly successful, influential, and notorious for their unapologetic coverage of celebrity scandals. But what is the killer’s motivation? Do the victims have anything in common apart from their association with Daily Ear? Read Exposed by Paul Ilett to find out.

The book starts brilliantly, opening with the murder of a Daily Ear journalist. The author then moves on to describe the most important people associated with the media house. He bares the skeletons in their closets. He discusses their ambitions and the lengths they would go to to get famous. While their interpersonal relationships are being analyzed, there is a killer out there, murdering each one of them, turn by turn.

The book is highly entertaining. There aren’t many red herrings. There are no moments of extreme suspense or thrill. There is no drama. And yet, the story remains engaging and riveting. The characters are all relatable. Their actions seem despicable but are often expected out of brilliant journalists. Ilett has a knack for storytelling. This is a wonderfully executed story that could easily be imagined as an entertaining motion picture.

The book is too long for readers who enjoy short, snappy stories. The author spends considerable time on character development and creating his scenes. The dialogues are realistic and detailed and cover most of the story. My favorite character was Valerie. She personified an ambitious, driven, strong lady, daringly breaking stereotypes. What I loved the most about the book was that the author brought into discussion relevant topics like the issue of immigrants in the UK, gay rights, LGBTQ movements, etc., through the actions of the members of the Daily Ear.

I did not mind the length of the book because it was a highly engaging read. I did not have a single dull moment. I did not have any complaints. The pace of narration was perfect, the language was polished, and the storytelling was creative.

I gladly rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. The book is professionally edited. There were no grammatical errors. The book is best suited for readers who enjoy murder mysteries and do not mind lengthy narratives. Sensitive readers who do not enjoy dark killings and malicious content, should not pick this book up.

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[Desola Orimoloye]

I do enjoy murder mysteries, and your review of this particular one has definitely caught my attention. I'm curious to know the motivation behind the murders and if there are deeper connections between the victims. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this book.

[NetMassimo]

This is a thriller that is not just based on action but also develops its characters and seems particularly suited for people who like a full immersion into the story. Thank you for your great review!