I’ve never read a book with this concept before, and really enjoyed it. It was well thought out, none of the characters are very likeable but you still want to know what happens to them. I listened to the audio version, it was easy to listen to, well paced and the narrators were all very fitting for the characters.

Overall, it’s a well paced, well thought out story that will have you hooked from the very start. It’s not often you come across new concepts as a frequent reader, so this actually felt really refreshing.

From the moment I dove into Bella Mackie’s “What A Way To Go”, I was utterly captivated. The premise opens boldly at Anthony Wistern's extravagant 60th birthday party, only to take a wild turn with his untimely—and embarrassingly dramatic—death. Immediately, I was drawn into the chaotic world of the Wistern family: grotesquely wealthy, richly flawed, and utterly entertaining. Each character is a masterclass in the art of being unlikeable, and I found myself marvelling at their many moral failings while chuckling at their absurdity.
This novel stands out because of Mackie's acerbic wit and dark humour pervading every page, and I had to stifle snorts of laughter more than once during my read. The story oscillates between the perspectives of three characters: Anthony, who is attempting to navigate his afterlife and unravel the mystery of his death; Olivia, his glamorous widow grappling with her new reality and clinging to her status; and a true crime YouTuber who sees Anthony’s death as her golden ticket to fame. The multi-POV storytelling is both clever and immersive, allowing the plot to unfold in a way that kept me on the edge of my seat while simultaneously howling with laughter.
I chose to listen to the audiobook, narrated by Kimberley Capero, Gabrielle Glaister, and Colin Mace, and let me tell you, this was the cherry on top of an already delicious sundae. Each narrator brought their character to life in a way that was simply delightful. The distinction between perspectives was clear, making it easy to keep track of who was who, even amidst the chaos of the plot. Their performances added an extra layer of enjoyment, drawing me deeper into the quirks and follies of the Wistern family.
One of my absolute favourite segments was the "holding centre" chapters, where Anthony is stuck in a limbo of sorts, observing the fallout of his death. These moments are both hilarious and poignant—Mackie has a knack for blending laugh-out-loud humour with razor-sharp social commentary. It's a brilliant satire of wealth, privilege, and the absurdities of family life, all while delivering a mystery that slowly crawls towards its thrilling conclusion.
Mackie does an exceptional job of crafting a story that feels light-hearted yet carries a weighty critique of the world she depicts. The characters’ flaws, motivations, and interactions are uncannily relatable as much as they are outrageous, making this narrative both a guilty pleasure and a thought-provoking listen.
If you’re looking for a novel that is refreshingly different, charmingly witty and serves up a perfect blend of humour and mystery, “What A Way To Go” is a must-read (or must-listen). I was thoroughly entertained from start to finish, and I can’t recommend it enough. Bella Mackie has truly created a winner here, and I can't wait to see what she conjures up next!

I was immersed immediately in this title. Refreshingly different. Opening at the 60th birthday party for Antony Wistern. The Wistern family are hideously rich and hideous people, Olivia Wistern is renowned for her lavish parties, how inconvenient then that her husband should die in a completely embarrassing fashion and ruin her efforts.

The novel is absolutely dripping with acerbic wit. I snorted in a most unbecoming fashion several times. Each character is wholly unlikeable and the writing is fantastic, written from 3 pov Antony himself who is stuck in the afterlife holding centre. Olivia coming to terms with widowhood and the demands of their children, whilst trying to maintain her image. The sleuth an online True Crime enthusiast who sees her opportunity of fame if she can only prove that Antony was murdered.

The holding centre chapters were absolutely my favourite, a novel idea and hilariously funny.

Hugely entertaining! Narrated brilliantly.

Thank you to Harper Collins U.K. audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this ELC.

Really didn’t think Bella Mackie could top How to kill your family but they definitely have with this.

This is a witty, darkly humorous mystery in which Anthony Wistern finds himself in the afterlife trying to figure out how he died. Anthony watches his family from afar as they deal with the aftermath of his death. He also becomes intrigued by an overly enthusiastic crime YouTuber who is convinced he was murdered.

The story is told from 3 points of view and this allows the story to slowly unravel and provides us with a fantastically enjoyable conclusion.

I both read and listened to this and although I loved the book I was enthralled by the audiobook. The 3 narrators fully became the characters and I couldn’t tear myself away from listening to them.

When someone dies, it is usually considered a tragedy. But, when Anthony Wistern dies (in a fairly spectacular way, it must be admitted), it is more of a cause for celebration. Of course, his family cannot admit this but finally, they can access his money. And then the fun really starts...
What A Way To Go is one of the more unusual novels that I have read in recent years as we have one deceased protagonist who is investigating his own death, a living investigator and an angry family!
I listened to the audiobook and read the digital version of What A Way To Go and both are equally brilliant. The three narrators, Kimberley Capero; Gabrielle Glaister; Colin Mace give life to each of the characters. I can really imagine Anthony and his reactions to each situation. With a wry commentary on life and excess, this is a whip smart and funny novel. I absolutely recommend that you read it - you won't regret it!

I was intrigued at first by this tale of a rich family where the patriarch, Antony, had been murdered during a family party by being impaled on a spike in the lake. There's not much love lost within the family, his wife Olivia was planning to leave, having had enough of all his dalliances and his children are forever waiting with their hands open, money being the only language they understand.

The split POV's is interesting with the exception of The Sleuth, a blogger determined to find out who murdered Anthony. She grated a little. I enjoyed the chapters from Anthony stuck in limbo in the afterlife, however I didn't really care about the mystery.

Most of the characters were horrible, shallow, spiteful people but for a whodunnit, it wasn't bad at all but there were no big shocks.

Thank you to the author and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book.

What A Way To Go is a witty, light-hearted mystery told from three points of view. The characters are very different and would have been easy to tell apart even with a single narrator but it made it much more enjoyable to have three brilliant voice actors read the separate storylines.

The personalities of the characters were really brought to life by each actor and helped me stay invested as a listener.

Mackie's dark humour helps shine a light on the social commentary provided within the story and I can only imagine that this book would work excellently as a TV series or movie.

When a sinfully wealthy financial scion allegedly dies in a freak "accident" at his lavish 60th birthday party celebration, the suspect list is sky-high.

This satirical tale about a dysfunctional family with four inheritance-obsessed children did not disappoint.

The book unfolds from three POVs:
* The deceased financial scion (commenting from his temporary "resting spot" in his afterlife)
* The financial scion's widow
* A social-media-obsessed "Sleuth".

I am a Bella Mackie fan and I especially enjoyed the author's dark humor and wit in addition to the book's scathing social commentary.

WHY NOT 5 STARS?
Although the book was entertaining and engaging, the book was waaay too long and frequently dragged.

This 12-hour audiobook easily could have been an 8-hour book. (Where was Bella's editor????)

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Kimberley Capero, Gabrielle Glaister, and Colin Mace.

Full-cast narrations are always a treat and all narrators did a superb job with the narration.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars, rounded up.

I’m giving this 5* because the quality of the audio was incredible. The book was good but the audio was everything! I just felt that the voice actors were perfect for their roles and I really enjoyed listening.

Absolutely adored How to Kill Your Family and have been eagarly awaiting this one, I was soooooo happy to grab a copy on NetGalley, especially the audio. And I’m defo not disappointed. I proper love the plot, and the narrators do the book total justice, adore the cover. Great premise, mint writing, epic plot, wanna give 10 stars! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Need more from Bella Mackie! Please type faster lol. Have chatt ed to the lasses in book club and all feel the same, love it!