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A review by mackenzierm
The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak
3.0
Frank hasn’t spoken to his daughter in several years so he’s shocked when she calls and invites him to her upcoming wedding. The wedding is at a secluded and luxurious private estate. Maggie has failed to mention that she’s marrying Aidan Gardiner, a famous tech billionaire. Frank decides to focus on reconnecting with Maggie and getting to know her new family. It’s not easy – Aidan is withdrawn, Maggie doesn’t have time for him, and the locals are hostile towards the Gardiners. Frank wants to know more about the family his daughter is marrying into, but he knows if he pushes too hard, he could lose Maggie forever.
THE LAST ONE AT THE WEDDING has a setting I absolutely adore – a large and secluded private estate with more secrets than meets the eye. It’s atmospheric and tense.
The characters are interesting and well-written, but not all are very likable. Frank is the main character and narrator of this story – he gives off a bit of a strange vibe, but deep down you can see he’s just a dad who wants to have a bond with his daughter and wants what’s best for her. His character is written realistically and is relatable.
The plot is suspenseful and tense, keeping me interested as the story unfolds. There were some good twists, some taking me by surprise. I’d still love to know what the point of all the bug talk was though…
I found the ending to be underwhelming as the story seemed to wind down with no true resolution. I guess I’m trying to say that it felt too open ended and too open to the reader’s interpretation. I know some readers do really enjoy that, but I am not one of them. I was hoping for something a little more concrete and tangible after all that is revealed.
THE LAST ONE AT THE WEDDING has a setting I absolutely adore – a large and secluded private estate with more secrets than meets the eye. It’s atmospheric and tense.
The characters are interesting and well-written, but not all are very likable. Frank is the main character and narrator of this story – he gives off a bit of a strange vibe, but deep down you can see he’s just a dad who wants to have a bond with his daughter and wants what’s best for her. His character is written realistically and is relatable.
The plot is suspenseful and tense, keeping me interested as the story unfolds. There were some good twists, some taking me by surprise. I’d still love to know what the point of all the bug talk was though…
I found the ending to be underwhelming as the story seemed to wind down with no true resolution. I guess I’m trying to say that it felt too open ended and too open to the reader’s interpretation. I know some readers do really enjoy that, but I am not one of them. I was hoping for something a little more concrete and tangible after all that is revealed.