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The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
30 reviews
sarasreading's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It took me a while to get a few of the characters straight, which made it a little harder to get into. I also would have liked a little more character development. I really wanted to feel for these characters.
I did guess some twists, for the first time ever with one of his books! I don't usually guess any of his twists.
Overall, it's a good sci-fi, end-of-the-world mystery, and worth a go. I really want to rate one of his a 5 star again though.
Graphic: Murder and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping
philosopher_kj's review
- 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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, and Xenophobia
oceanwriter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
ms_elchert's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Physical abuse, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
the_rainydayreader's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
To start off, I had already read Stuart Turton’s book The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle when I requested this title. I had found 7 1/2 Deaths to be a fine book, just not something I thought about much later or wanted to read again. The Last Murder at the End of the World had an intriguing premise but ultimately my feelings about it are also fairly ambivalent. I could see others liking it more than I did (I did like it, to be clear), but this was just kind of forgettable for me.
I was initially intrigued by the premise of an island populated by the last people on Earth, with an AI that wiped their memories of a murder. I like murder mysteries and post-apocalyptic settings, so it seemed like it would work for me. But in the end there were a few too many clues and goings-on for me to keep track of, and the final explanation was a little confusing. It would probably make more sense if I reread the book, but I don’t want to. I was never attached to any of the characters.
The book was easily readable and I was able to finish it quickly which definitely gives this book one of three stars in my review.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death, Violence, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death
chezler24's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Stuart Turton has successfully blended the genres of mystery, sci-fi, and dystopian fiction to create something quite intriguing! He drops you on this mysterious island which seems to be the last safe haven for humanity in a world consumed by a deadly fog; however, secrets lurk behind this backdrop of idyllic village life. After a brutal murder is committed, the villagers must race against the clock to solve the crime, or humanity as they know it will cease to exist. You're going to need to hang on as the pieces of this ingenious, high-concept puzzle are slowly uncovered, BUT you will be amazed at how Turton has threaded everything together. A read for those who want something to shake up the concept of a murder mystery! I'm honestly going to miss this island setting and world he's created; I can definitely see this as a book I'd love to revisit later.
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Minor: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
shelfofunread's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and War
krysley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Physical abuse, Torture, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
912jae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gore, Murder, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Slavery, Medical content, Grief, and Gaslighting