A review by swhence
The Last Goodbye by Fiona Lucas

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 
'Grief is a funny thing', he began slowly. 'People think of it as sadness. But it's much more complex than that. It has so many layers, so many tangled emotions-including anger'.

This book is about dealing with grief and moving on from loss. I loved how the author represented sorrow as a nuanced emotion and how everyone has their own grieving process.
The highlight of the book was the writing. It was smooth and gripping. The protagonist Anna was well developed while the other main character Brody could have been more fleshed out. Although the pacing was slow, it was consistent. However, I cannot help but feel that this could have been a 350-page book.

I would have rated the book 3.5 stars if it weren't for the last portion which was rushed and overwhelming. Nevertheless, it was a good one-time read. 
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