thenextgenlibrarian's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Last Laugh is the sequel and much-anticipated follow up to The Initial Insult, both of which are a part of The Cask of Amontillado retelling by Edgar Allan Poe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Drug abuse, Alcohol, Violence, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Murder
jfontaine's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Wow. This book is so thrilling. I couldn't put it down. It's a fast-paced novel told from three perspectives: Tress Montore, Rabbit Usher, and Rue, an orangutan housed at Amontillado Animal Attractions. The panther from the first book, The Initial Insult, is very much a part of this book, but readers see Rue's perspective instead. This book is all about finding family, losing family, and revenge. I audibly gasped while reading on more than one occasion. It is very dark with an extremely satisfying ending. I highly recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Murder and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death and Drug use
Even though I'm adding a lot of content warnings, it's a brilliant book. Atmospheric and chilling.
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