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yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.25
"There are some moments in life when you realize, deep inside yourself, that nothing will ever be quite the same again."
I tend to enjoy Will Dean's writing, and I'm still not sure why it took me this long to finally pick up The Last One. This book came at the right time for me though, because it was exactly the suspenseful, exhilarating and simply wild ride I was craving. I went in blind, and I'm SO glad I did because the story had an even bigger impact this way. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but what I can say is that you definitely have to be able to suspend your disbelief in order to enjoy The Last One. The plot is over the top and farfetched, but at the same time extremely entertaining and I simply HAD to keep reading to discover what was going on. I love a story with a locked room element and/or remote setting, and it doesn't get more remote than a seemingly abandoned cruise liner in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. Things can be said about the fact that not all characters are exactly likeable, but in a situation this extreme it is no surprise that you will see the worst aspects of a person. I loved how you, like the characters, had no clue what was going to for a long time, and while some of the big twists were a bit too farfetched for me, as a whole it somehow worked. I do have to say that I wasn't a fan of the open ending, and too many questions were left unanswered. That said, if you enjoy suspenseful and unique thrillers that will take you on a true rollercoaster ride, The Last One is a great option. Unless you want a credible and realistic plot that is...
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
cadydlevy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Violence, Dementia, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
medleyofshannon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Gaslighting
brookebatesratesbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Suicide, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse
lunsbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, and Pregnancy
clotalksbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.75
The internal monologue was repetitive and I didn't feel there was enough character development to make me feel for any of the characters or understand their motivations or decisions. Things that were introduced weren't always gone in to.
That being said, the atmosphere created is so creepy and I was desperate to know what was going on. My heart was racing, and you felt as trapped as the characters. I seriously regret reading this before I'm due to go on a cruise soon... Will add a smidge of fear to the holiday haha it was addictive and the chapters were nice and short to make me want to read just one more. It's very much action, action, action.
The concept was really intriguing and unique. I liked the commentary on power, influence, and the idea of being a witness. I was just left a bit disappointed with the lack of character exploration. Wasn't quite to the strength of the other books I've read by the author which I absolutely loved.
Graphic: Suicide and Torture
nialiversuch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use
girlwiththeoceaneyes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Drug abuse
fromsarahsbooknook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Confinement, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Vomit
toriwatson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, and Panic attacks/disorders