A review by shereadytoread
The Last Word by Taylor Adams

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This was my second time giving Taylor Adams a try after No Exit. My issues with this one are similar to my issues with that one. 

It sacrifices a coherent narrative for the sake of unnecessary plot twists, many of which invalidate large parts of the previous narrative for no reason. Plot twists that don’t actually serve the plot take away from the actual story. 

Plus a demonization of mental health using a specific mental health disorder that is poorly applied to a character. 

I think the premise is interesting but the execution doesn’t work for me. This is going to be my last read by this author.
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