A review by bookish_boy_mom
The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

I was really excited to get my hands on an ARC of this book as I really enjoyed The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, and this one did not disappoint! Stuart Turton’s mind works in the most fascinating of ways. He writes mysteries that are so thoughtful, twisty, and intelligent that you simply cannot guess how they will conclude, and this novel is no different. 

Set on an island where a group of people have managed to escape the fog that wiped out the rest of humanity, a murder takes place and the entire group’s lives depend on solving the mystery of whodunit. While this novel is largely thriller/mystery, there is a sci-fi component which added an interesting and unique twist to the story. 

Secrets are revealed as you go, almost like peeling back the layers of an onion. It allows you to get to know the characters little by little and builds interest and investment in the story the whole way through. I think what elevated this novel even higher for me were the moments of reflection on humanity and the obvious parallels to our world today. It added depth to the characters and the story as a whole. A book that makes me stop and think about life is always just a step above the rest for me. 

I’m not going to say much more as this is a journey you just have to experience for yourself, but I highly recommend you do.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮.