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A review by niccith
The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
How would you react knowing the world will come to an end in the next few months.
I really enjoyed getting to know Hank Palace as he takes on his first murder investigation. At the same time he has to maneuver his way around family, friends, and colleagues, all having a wide range of behavior dealing with the possible asteroid collision to earth.
And Hank who always wanted to be a detective, rise to the occasion of his desire by doing what he thinks is right and just for the victim.
The Last Policeman is an old school police procedure. The science fiction element hangs in the background but is quietly the driving force for the characters' actions, and the events taking place in the setting - lawlessness, chaos, suicides, mental distress, and gangs taking over food distributions.
I really enjoyed getting to know Hank Palace as he takes on his first murder investigation. At the same time he has to maneuver his way around family, friends, and colleagues, all having a wide range of behavior dealing with the possible asteroid collision to earth.
And Hank who always wanted to be a detective, rise to the occasion of his desire by doing what he thinks is right and just for the victim.
The Last Policeman is an old school police procedure. The science fiction element hangs in the background but is quietly the driving force for the characters' actions, and the events taking place in the setting - lawlessness, chaos, suicides, mental distress, and gangs taking over food distributions.