Reviews

The Last Child by John Hart

mbpartlow's review against another edition

5.0

5 stars are not enough. So many threads to this story, and just when you think you've got it figured out...you don't.

joaniesickler's review against another edition

4.0

Can't wait to read Hart's other mysteries. These characters are real and while the story's grim, the action is gripping. It's a very well crafted story with an ending that doesn't disappoint.

samorris77's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense

4.25

chapita4's review against another edition

4.0

So much to think about with this book, loved the characters and the story line. Well written with interwoven stories and characters that portray humanity at both it's worst and best. Though a dark subject matter, the story is really about the characters, forgiveness and the secrets that we keep.

rmarieb's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

eslx32's review against another edition

2.0

Felt the book was full of stereotypes both racial and gender. I don’t understand the high ratings. Couldn’t finish this one. Author can’t seem to capture female characters

gracedock95's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

pam2375's review against another edition

1.0

I have to start by saying that I could not even finish this one. I started the book on July 24 and today is August 6 and I was only able to get through 175 of 350 pages.

I simply did not care about ANY of the charaacters. There is a missing 12 year old girl, her twin brother, her mother who hooked up with the town sleaze ball and is now hooked on pain killers, father who left town, the detective, the twin brother's friend...and so on and so on and son. None of them were likeable or believeable.

I did like that the chapters were short and for a short time I felt like I was making some progress.

I can't recommend this for anyone.

teddd22's review against another edition

5.0

I am usually pretty good at predicting the ending of books, but this one kept me on my toes. I didn't see the ending until a was reading it and I still could not believe it. It did not take me long to fall in love with the story and to feel sad and angry for the little boy, Johnny Merrimon. The whole book was a roller coaster of emotions and I highly recommend it!

mysterymom40's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Bullying, Gore, Child death, Child abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, Ableism, and Vomit