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A review by samantita
The Last Ferry Out: A Novel by Andrea Bartz
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
In The Last Ferry Out, Abby travels from frigid Wisconsin to the hidden paradise of Isla Colel, a Mexican island where her fiancee recently passed away. On a mission to meet the last people her fiancee bonded with (a scrappy group of expats), Abby wanders the small island alone. Bound by grief, she slowly becomes more and more determined to solve the puzzle of Eszther's seemingly straightforward death.
This read like a thriller to me. I never expect to find good writing in a thriller so this was a pleasant surprise. The figurative language combined with the tension kept me turning the page.
What took me out of the story a bit was the lack of consistency in switching the POVs. Some characters only get one chapter through their perspective, and I wasn't crazy about it.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read. Thank you to NetGalley for this Advanced Reader Copy.
This read like a thriller to me. I never expect to find good writing in a thriller so this was a pleasant surprise. The figurative language combined with the tension kept me turning the page.
What took me out of the story a bit was the lack of consistency in switching the POVs. Some characters only get one chapter through their perspective, and I wasn't crazy about it.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read. Thank you to NetGalley for this Advanced Reader Copy.