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I chose to DNF this book around the halfway point because of the dog's involvement. She is such a sweet dog, and the author includes the sweet creature's thoughts in italics which is very endearing. However, the "bad guy" is actively trying to kill her, well mainly her human, but her too. This reasoning might seem ridiculous, or not a big deal to some, but it's just something I cannot read about and it's not negotiable. I understand that it is completely a personal preference and might be causing me to miss out on a great book/story, but it is what it is. Even just the thought of harm (let alone actual harm) to an animal, especially a pet, is not something that I can have in the books I read. I did flip to the end to find out that the dog ||while harmed, thankfully does not successfully get murdered by the crazy man.|| After the author told us about the real life story of Laika, the first dog sent to space (and a SUPER sad story at that - one I was glad I had not ever heard before, especially since it is true), I decided to DNF the book. With that being said, I will not mention the dog again, and I will write the rest of this review for the portion of the book that I read. This book has an awesome premise and was one of the very few books that gave me the creeps while reading it. I was surprised to see the author/killer show up so early and so obvious (like, literally knocks on her door) but alas I didn't keep going to see what happens. It might have been a great book/story, but, I don't plan on picking it back up again any time soon.

I did not choose a star rating since I chose to not finish the book.

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jzweigle's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5!

debbiegolden's review against another edition

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2.0

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As someone who enjoys a good thriller, I had high hopes for "The Last Word" by Taylor Adams. However, those hopes quickly dwindled as I delved deeper into the story.

While the premise seemed intriguing—a group of strangers trapped in a remote cabin with a killer on the loose—the execution fell short of expectations. The plot felt contrived at times, with predictable twists that failed to deliver the intended suspense.

Additionally, I found it difficult to connect with the characters. Their actions often seemed illogical, and their motivations were poorly developed. As a result, I struggled to become emotionally invested in their fates.

Overall, "The Last Word" left me feeling underwhelmed. While it had the potential to be a gripping thriller, it ultimately fell flat due to lackluster storytelling and shallow characterization.

jerseygirlreads's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.5

cassoberreuter's review against another edition

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4.0

the end kinda wrecked me!!

ayyismayo's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

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

2.0

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