A review by thekiwibibliophile
The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I really enjoyed the finale to this trilogy! It really bought everything together & I can honestly say I did  not see the killer being the killer. It was actually a surprise to me (I mean that’s not a major accomplishment but usually I have a slight inkling). I like the way it’s told in duel timelines and how Stevie’s brain ends up piecing everything together. Even though the story is the ending to a trilogy, it’s also it’s own story which I really enjoyed. The only downside is that it isn’t as fast paced as the others and we don’t see as much growth. Love the narrator & will definitely be reading more of these books.
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