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eggjen's review
4.0
I always enjoy the Spellman Files books though I'll confess this one was a little harder for me to get into initially because I was still a little shell shocked by the last book. However, once I settled into the story it was fantastic in all the ways that Lutz's books usually are. I cannot tell from the way this book ended if it will be the last one or not, but I hope that it isn't.
applegnreads's review against another edition
3.0
Really, poor Izzy. What a family. She really seems the most normal at this point and she may be growing up. Still, the Spellmans are pretty cringeworthy as a whole.
teresaalice's review against another edition
4.0
I'll admit it, I cried when this book was over. Though this series is not the best written, I really got to like and know the family over the last four books, and the thought that I'll never "see" them again makes me sad. If you like light mystery with quirky characters, this is a nice series to go through.
jmj697mn's review
5.0
I'm guessing a lot of people won't agree with me, but I think this really was a perfect end to the series. I didn't like it, but I feel like it ended just the way it should have. I can't say I'm not sad or that I don't want more Spellmans, because I am and I do. But I just don't think there's anything left. I mean, maybe there is....I kind of hope there is. But if not, this is a fitting end to my absolute favorite series on the planet. I can't wait to read them all again, back to back. Bravo, Ms. Lutz and thank you for bringing the Spellmans into my life.
geisttull's review against another edition
4.0
A good end to a fun series. not everything was happily ever after, but what is! will miss the characters. but will check out what lisa lutz comes up with next.
beastreader's review
4.0
I have not read many books in this series. However I am familiar with the Spellmans. I admit that I had forgotten how funny the Spellmans and author, Lisa Lutz can be. After reading this book, I will not forget again and will read more books about the Spellmans.
I can not pick one favorite as they are all dysfunctional but in a good way. However I have to say that my favorite scenes were when Izzy sent out her memos and her parents rebelled.
For example:
Memo:
To All Spellman Employees:
Pants are mandatory,
Footwear is encouraged.
Signed,
The Management
The next scene is Izzy's father wanting into the office wearing boxer shorts, a wife-beater, and a cardigan that had been feasted on by a hungry moth, all the while eating oatmeal. He then goes to his deak to play a two hour game of Plants vs. Zombies. (Ha-ha, I tried this game, yes it is a real game. It is so horribly boring and can not really be called a game that I don't know anyone besides Izzy's father that can sit and just play the game non-stop.)
Next Izzy's mother walks into the room wearing a housecoat with daisies on it and curlers in her hair.
The footnotes are just a funny. The case that Izzy had to solve was a good one.
I can not pick one favorite as they are all dysfunctional but in a good way. However I have to say that my favorite scenes were when Izzy sent out her memos and her parents rebelled.
For example:
Memo:
To All Spellman Employees:
Pants are mandatory,
Footwear is encouraged.
Signed,
The Management
The next scene is Izzy's father wanting into the office wearing boxer shorts, a wife-beater, and a cardigan that had been feasted on by a hungry moth, all the while eating oatmeal. He then goes to his deak to play a two hour game of Plants vs. Zombies. (Ha-ha, I tried this game, yes it is a real game. It is so horribly boring and can not really be called a game that I don't know anyone besides Izzy's father that can sit and just play the game non-stop.)
Next Izzy's mother walks into the room wearing a housecoat with daisies on it and curlers in her hair.
The footnotes are just a funny. The case that Izzy had to solve was a good one.
tani's review against another edition
4.0
A series finished is a cause for celebration in my book! And this was a fun ending. I did hope for a bit better for Izzy, who tried so hard, I thought, to be a better person. And the intrusion of Rae in this felt really weird. Literally, I could not figure out why my narrator had suddenly changed. But still. Enjoyable wrap-up, and an author I would consider reading more by, even though her stuff isn't really in my genre.
amibunk's review against another edition
4.0
I know that there are people out there, fans of the Spellman family, who will not care for this book. But for me, this book was the best way to close out the series (for now? for always? I don't know.) It felt real and it felt true. Would I have loved to see Izzy getting back with Henry? Of course- but that couldn't happen without a contrived, fake ending that didn't really fit the characters. So congratulations to Lisa Lutz who didn't cave to societal pressure of having a "happily ever after" ending.
Now Ms. Lutz, while I have your ear- please don't let the next book be narrated by Rae. She is no Izzy.
Now Ms. Lutz, while I have your ear- please don't let the next book be narrated by Rae. She is no Izzy.
dantastic's review against another edition
4.0
When the parental unit goes on strike, Izzy finds that she's bitten off more than she can chew running Spellman Investigations but that is far from her only problem. Her friend and former client, Edward Slayter, has Alzheimers. Henry Stone wants to talk to her. Her brother keeps tricking her into spending time with her niece. And exactly what is a Conflict Resolution Specialist. Oh, and there's a little matter of embezzlement...
The Last Word is the sixth Spellman book published and the last to date. As the series goes on, I feel like a parrot and not the dead one from the infamous Monty Python sketch. How many different ways can I declare my love for this series?
As per usual, the cases are secondary and the mysteries surrounding the various members of the Spellman family and their associates take center stage. What's with the parents? What's with Rae? What's with Demetrius? Who slipped Slayter the mickey? So many questions.
One thing I love about the Spellman Files that I've likely mentioned before is that Lisa Lutz manages to craft a mystery with a lot of laughs without making it descend into ridiculousness. While there is hilarity, it's of the realistic sort and not cutesy unbelievable crap.
I also like that the characters aren't static. They change with every book. I like where The Last Word left the Spellman clan but I'll be ready when the next book comes.
Still no detective babies. Four out of five stars.
The Last Word is the sixth Spellman book published and the last to date. As the series goes on, I feel like a parrot and not the dead one from the infamous Monty Python sketch. How many different ways can I declare my love for this series?
As per usual, the cases are secondary and the mysteries surrounding the various members of the Spellman family and their associates take center stage. What's with the parents? What's with Rae? What's with Demetrius? Who slipped Slayter the mickey? So many questions.
One thing I love about the Spellman Files that I've likely mentioned before is that Lisa Lutz manages to craft a mystery with a lot of laughs without making it descend into ridiculousness. While there is hilarity, it's of the realistic sort and not cutesy unbelievable crap.
I also like that the characters aren't static. They change with every book. I like where The Last Word left the Spellman clan but I'll be ready when the next book comes.
Still no detective babies. Four out of five stars.