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A review by tartan_teapotsandbooks_croft
The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I had to think long and hard about giving this book a 1 star rating. I asked my husband if it was mean. He said no, if you don't think the book is good then people need to know. I will keep it brief.
I really hated this book. I can't lie. It did not feel like a police procedural/police thriller. I've been reading this genre since I was 16 and not once have I ever seen one laid out like that. This book has exactly sixteen points of view. SIXTEEN!!! Ffion, Leo, Rhys, Jonty, Mia, Yasmin, Ceri, Clemmie, Blythe, Seren, Dee, Caleb, Steffan, Felicia, Bobby, Glynis. There was no need for this. These characters could have easily given their stories in statements or interviews. I have to stop. This book didn't work for me. I wish DNF'ed it.
I want to apologise to anyone offend by my review or rating. It was horrible.
I really hated this book. I can't lie. It did not feel like a police procedural/police thriller. I've been reading this genre since I was 16 and not once have I ever seen one laid out like that. This book has exactly sixteen points of view. SIXTEEN!!! Ffion, Leo, Rhys, Jonty, Mia, Yasmin, Ceri, Clemmie, Blythe, Seren, Dee, Caleb, Steffan, Felicia, Bobby, Glynis. There was no need for this. These characters could have easily given their stories in statements or interviews. I have to stop. This book didn't work for me. I wish DNF'ed it.
I want to apologise to anyone offend by my review or rating. It was horrible.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Xenophobia, Vomit, Dementia, Grief, and Sexual harassment