A review by justjacq
The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton

adventurous challenging funny lighthearted mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I was DYING to know what happened in this story, but now I feel a little sad it's over. It was such an adventure! Okay, were there a whole bunch of characters to remember, and did the timeline bounce around more than a handful of times? Yes, and yes. The character names were odd, too, which always makes it a little tricky. BUT... it was totally worth it to stay focused and stick with it. It's completely whimsical and odd, and the setting and post-apocalyptic world were unique and unlike other books that take place after the "world ends." I just really enjoyed it. The mystery had a ba-jillion different paths to explore, and I truly never knew what was coming or how it was going to end. It's got mystery, sci-fi, magical realism, and dystopian narratives - it's eerie, heart-warming, confusing, and thrilling, all at the same time! Also, the afterword was super cute and totally hit me in the feels.