A review by sams_fireside
The Last Line by Stephen Ronson

adventurous dark funny hopeful informative sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I love reading historical fiction, particularly anything which revolves around World War II, and this was no exception. Set in a small town in Sussex, close to Brighton, John Cook fought in World War I and now, during the Second World War, he becomes part of an auxiliary unit in the countryside, ready to take on the Germans, should they manage to get across the English Channel.

Considering the subject matter, The Last Line was pretty lighthearted and easy to read, John Cook, with all the best intentions, seems to tackle every situation like a bull at a gate, head down and hoping for the best! John, Margaret and Eric were brilliant characters. I loved them and everything they stood for. Take down the baddies at any cost!

Check the trigger warnings before you buy this book, but if you enjoy historical fiction, particularly WWII, then I’d thoroughly recommend it. I gather there is another book in the series on the way and I can’t wait to read that one next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for the opportunity to read and review The Last Line by Stephen Ronson.