A review by bella_cavicchi
The Last Ranger by Peter Heller

dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

Oh, how disappointing! I love Peter Heller's books and think he's a gifted writer, but this was a misstep. Largely, I was bored: the characters didn't grab my attention, nor did the crime; the descriptions of the natural landscape (Heller's usual strength!) were bogged down in ranger vernacular.

The one chapter I adored was Ren's reflections on his adolescence. There was a story—and one I wish Heller gave more space to. 
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