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A review by rxanne5
The Last 8 by Laura Pohl
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
I have trouble forming opinions, I dont always know what to think of something, such as I don't always see things as predictable as others see something predictable. I just don't pick up on it.
I originally wanted to read this book because I heard there was an aromantic character, and I wanted the representation. I have to say it is definitely there, but it doesn't feel 'pushed'. It is also not a huge plot point or something that feels like the MC has to be ashamed of (according to other characters). I liked that a lot.
Plus points for there being a dog.
Now, it has been a whole since I read it, but I have my journal page in front of me. I think there were some pretty funny moments despite there being a lot of downs. I remember the chapters being quite short, actually.
This book really gave me a connection to the characters. The plot twist didn't feel out of place, but the ending where they fight the big bad did a little. It didn't feel exactly rushed, just. A bit fever dream-ish. This book has some pretty good quotes too, those being the funny moments as well.
I originally wanted to read this book because I heard there was an aromantic character, and I wanted the representation. I have to say it is definitely there, but it doesn't feel 'pushed'. It is also not a huge plot point or something that feels like the MC has to be ashamed of (according to other characters). I liked that a lot.
Plus points for there being a dog.
Now, it has been a whole since I read it, but I have my journal page in front of me. I think there were some pretty funny moments despite there being a lot of downs. I remember the chapters being quite short, actually.
This book really gave me a connection to the characters. The plot twist didn't feel out of place, but the ending where they fight the big bad did a little. It didn't feel exactly rushed, just. A bit fever dream-ish. This book has some pretty good quotes too, those being the funny moments as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, War, Child death, Death, and Death of parent