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a_reader_of_book's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
"Last Days" was a pretty scary book. There were actually times when I had to put this one down because I wanted to sleep that night. Adam Nevill's story focuses on Kyle, a documentary filmmaker who is struggling financially until an unusual man provides him with a seemingly perfect job opportunity: a fully-funded and production of a documentary film about the infamous cult The Temple of the Last Days. All trips to the filming locations have been planned, interviews have been scheduled, and all creative decisions are left up to Kyle. But Kyle comes to realize that the horrors experienced by the few surviving members are still haunting them, in a very real and dangerous way. Should he seek to uncover the truth, or should he back out? What if it's too late? If you are looking for something to make your skin crawl, this book is it! I made the mistake of trying to read this book before bed, and it made falling asleep some nights a bit difficult. This is a long book, but I thought it was worth the time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Gore
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Torture
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