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timeofjay's review against another edition
4.0
Brief but lovely writing. I'm relieved that it ended the way it did.
nixieknox's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this - I always dig books about the publishing world, especially when publishing is the background and the main focus isn't on 20-something marketing assistants and their love lives. Which actually I guess this book kind of is about that in a way, but the characters were so fleshed out, and the story was the perfect amount of believable and intriguing. I loved the end, which also had the perfect amount of resolution, closure, and ambiguity. Everything about this book was the perfect blend - all the characters had just the right amounts of flaw vs. redeeming character, and I felt for them all, even cold Tilly and the suburban mom.
goneabroad71's review against another edition
3.0
The plot of this book was pretty straightforward and predictable. But it had a couple of things going for it - lots of great references to books I love (and one or two if never heard of but now want to read), and a setting in the 80s. I’m a sucker for 80s nostalgia. It’s what makes me insist that Ready Player One is a brilliant novel, and what keeps me going back to Kinsey Malone mysteries. This book was short and fun - a worthy “beach read.”
hippiechick56's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars even thpugh it had a been there done that feel to it. Not bad though if you want a quick read.
tmleblanc's review against another edition
Not much of a plot. Love the literary references, but that’s about it.
readingwithmygoldens's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars to this great summer read!
The Last Book Party is the perfect summer read. It doesn't take itself too seriously, yet there is enough substance to keep the pages turning. It's characterized as "coming of age", which I am unsure about, but it definitely deals with a young, twenty something woman who works in the publishing industry, trying to find a direction. It's debatable if she ultimately reaches one, but I think that's open to interpretation.
Book lovers will really appreciate the behind the scenes look of the publishing industry and all the bookish references. I think another positive aspect is that this book took place in the late 80's, but it really could be relatable to any time period. Yes, there is an absence of social media and cell phones, but that can be easily overlooked. If you're looking for a lot of action or something big to happen, this isn't the story for you, but for the length (this clocks in at a little over 200 pages, it's paced perfectly and keeps your interest just fine). If you just read a very heavy book and you feel stuck in a book coma, I would highly suggest picking this up! The writing is good and overall, this is a great debut.
Thank you to Netgalley, Henry Holt & Co., and Karen Dukess for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book!
Review Date: 6/29/19
Publication Date: 7/9/19
The Last Book Party is the perfect summer read. It doesn't take itself too seriously, yet there is enough substance to keep the pages turning. It's characterized as "coming of age", which I am unsure about, but it definitely deals with a young, twenty something woman who works in the publishing industry, trying to find a direction. It's debatable if she ultimately reaches one, but I think that's open to interpretation.
Book lovers will really appreciate the behind the scenes look of the publishing industry and all the bookish references. I think another positive aspect is that this book took place in the late 80's, but it really could be relatable to any time period. Yes, there is an absence of social media and cell phones, but that can be easily overlooked. If you're looking for a lot of action or something big to happen, this isn't the story for you, but for the length (this clocks in at a little over 200 pages, it's paced perfectly and keeps your interest just fine). If you just read a very heavy book and you feel stuck in a book coma, I would highly suggest picking this up! The writing is good and overall, this is a great debut.
Thank you to Netgalley, Henry Holt & Co., and Karen Dukess for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book!
Review Date: 6/29/19
Publication Date: 7/9/19
manaledi's review against another edition
3.0
So much of this was predictable and yet a lot of the context and characters had some depth and cleverness. Fairly straightforward read.
misrael_reads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. This was an enjoyable bookish look at coming of age journey of a young aspiring author/publisher. I liked the 1980’s nostalgic feel and the scenic Cape Cod backdrop of this book. I did not particularly buy into transformation that occurred within the main character over the course of the summer and I didn’t feel particularly drawn to the characters. However, it was a fun end-of-summer book. I listened to this book rather than reading it, which may have influenced my review.
karenreads1000s's review against another edition
3.0
A story about characters in publishing and writing. Also books, bookstores, and libraries for plot and setting. Are all writers tortured? I doubt it. There were some "extra" characters. but I suppose they helped flesh out the others.