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A review by fadingapple
The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I freaking LOVED this - my favorite of Stuart Turton's books by far, and I loved the other 2!
First, the audio production - fantastic. I loved the narrator and how he represented each character. Soothing and great voice, very well executed narration.
Now, the book. I never really know how to write reviews for Turton's books because they are WILD and describing my thoughts would require spoilers....but let me tell you, you're always in for a wild ride and a lot of fun. The Last Murder at the End of the World felt very Sherlock Holmes or, for a much more modern comparison, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (another favorite of mine). It has fascinating characters and a seemingly impossible scenario/murder that never quite leads where you suspect it will. The twists are random and rarely predictable, but they never feel any more far fetched than what you were suspecting either.
It's an absolutely absurd book and mystery, but it does explore a lot about humanity and our vices. It's well mapped out and written and I had an absolute blast listening to/reading it. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, but any fan of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christy, Robert Jackson Bennett....you'll love it.
First, the audio production - fantastic. I loved the narrator and how he represented each character. Soothing and great voice, very well executed narration.
Now, the book. I never really know how to write reviews for Turton's books because they are WILD and describing my thoughts would require spoilers....but let me tell you, you're always in for a wild ride and a lot of fun. The Last Murder at the End of the World felt very Sherlock Holmes or, for a much more modern comparison, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (another favorite of mine). It has fascinating characters and a seemingly impossible scenario/murder that never quite leads where you suspect it will. The twists are random and rarely predictable, but they never feel any more far fetched than what you were suspecting either.
It's an absolutely absurd book and mystery, but it does explore a lot about humanity and our vices. It's well mapped out and written and I had an absolute blast listening to/reading it. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, but any fan of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christy, Robert Jackson Bennett....you'll love it.