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A review by thekiwibibliophile
The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really enjoyed the finale to this trilogy! It really bought everything together & I can honestly say I did not see the killer being the killer. It was actually a surprise to me (I mean that’s not a major accomplishment but usually I have a slight inkling). I like the way it’s told in duel timelines and how Stevie’s brain ends up piecing everything together. Even though the story is the ending to a trilogy, it’s also it’s own story which I really enjoyed. The only downside is that it isn’t as fast paced as the others and we don’t see as much growth. Love the narrator & will definitely be reading more of these books.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, and Murder