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DID NOT FINISH: 38%

Having so much trouble getting through the writing style, and nothing has happened. I’m so bored 
adventurous reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous challenging mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
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

I was looking forward to reading this and then realized that Stuart Turton also wrote The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, which i wasnt a fan so, and so I started reading The Last Murder at the End of the World expecting not to like it much. 

But it grabbed my attention and took me for a ride! I was NOT expecting most of the story. Surprise after twist after surprise, plus short chapters, made this a page-turner.

The only reason I took half a star away is because I just didn't feel attached to the characters. 
challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

A very enjoyable read. Keeps you guessing throughout and finished nicely. 
medium-paced

This was so unique. It was like 3 genres in one amidst an allegory. It was also like reading a limited series you’d see on TV, but originally in a book. I think the utter confusion & absolute feeling of being lost in the plot in the beginning was essential to the story being put together with readers building knowledge along with the characters. I’ve never heard of this author, but he’s apparently really good.