A review by eml113
Last Winter We Parted by Allison Markin Powell, Fuminori Nakamura

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

With Nakamura, I find that I tend to relish the journey—the uncertainty, the building mystery, the illicit psychology of the “dark places”—more than I enjoy the destination. That holds true for this novel. I loved dissecting the murderer and his intentions (a grasping for authenticity, for connection). I loved the interplay between reality and imitation that played out via the dolls and photographs. But the ending twist didn’t fully land for me.