Reviews with content warning for Death - Last Night

I really enjoyed this book! It got me out of a reading slump which Mhairi McFarlane books seem to be really good at. An easy read that it a fun, if not emotional ride!

it is not a big mystery that Eve will end up with Fin but that is part of the charm of the book. This one was a bit more shocking as I wasn't expecting Susie to die at the beginning either!
I also feel like the ending was a little bit rushed and could have had more time post Edinburgh/abuse revelation

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araceli1022's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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mollywill's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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kb33's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense medium-paced

3.5

Fair warning: this isn’t a book about AFTER a friend dies. This is a book about a friend dying AND what happens after. Very emotional to read about finding out about the death of a friend and all the death admin - identifying the body, planning and attending the funeral, etc.. The first half of the book is written so well, the grief and details described so well, I felt crushed. This is a tear jerker. The last third focused less on grief and more on the rest of the story, and I enjoyed it. I was so proud of how Eve handled her relationship with Ed - so few books in this genre get that honest and introspective. I still love MacFarlane’s skill as a writer.

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checknationallibrary's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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sidse's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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rosereads_books's review against another edition

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I seem to be in the minority here… I almost dnf-ed in the first chapters because the way grief was described is so intense, I could feel my mental health slipping down the drain. I did continue, but I don’t like Eve, and I don’t care what happens to the other characters, so yeah. not for me

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aylacourtney's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

McFarlane has a way of writing about the messy stuff with such care and reality. This is not a fluffy romcom. It was emotional and intense. Without giving spoilers, the main event in the story felt like it was dragged out. However perhaps that was purposeful choice and a necessary tool to push the characters forward. I would not recommend this book unless you are ready for something a little heavier.

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