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trekkifulshay's review
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
8797999's review against another edition
5.0
2023 Review
Having fallen in love with the series I quite enjoyed this book and how it introduces the series, it certainly ended up being one my most favourite series of books. Although the next book in the series is a bit out of place considering the rest of the series.
Original Review
If I was writing this review up until half way I would have been very cold towards this book, especially the main character who is a Grumpy Old Dinosaur of a detective, but the more the book went on he changed completely and I really warmed to him. The plot was enjoyable and for a change I knew the locations having been a frequent visitor to Bath.
By the end with the big reveal, I thought it was a very good read and a series I would see myself reading more of. I am curious to see where Peter Diamond goes from here.
Having fallen in love with the series I quite enjoyed this book and how it introduces the series, it certainly ended up being one my most favourite series of books. Although the next book in the series is a bit out of place considering the rest of the series.
Original Review
If I was writing this review up until half way I would have been very cold towards this book, especially the main character who is a Grumpy Old Dinosaur of a detective, but the more the book went on he changed completely and I really warmed to him. The plot was enjoyable and for a change I knew the locations having been a frequent visitor to Bath.
By the end with the big reveal, I thought it was a very good read and a series I would see myself reading more of. I am curious to see where Peter Diamond goes from here.
kwonset's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
reemareadsalot's review
2.0
This book was fine, the mystery itself was well enough done that I didn't DNF it based on my annoyance with the main detective. I won't continue with this series. The detective is an abusive ass, and this reads as really dated because of that. It's supposed to play into the valued masculine stereotype of the time, but reads really poorly now and there's plenty of other series I'd rather spend time on, detectives I'd much rather spend time with.
krobart's review
2.0
This novel is marred by two long sections narrated by different suspects, which purport to be their statements. They read much more like sections from Victorian mysteries. I found them to be completely unlikely.
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See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/the-last-detective/
becca_todaro's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Meh, I might continue with the series
littletaiko's review against another edition
4.0
Written in the early 90's, this books introduces the reader to Peter Diamond, one of the last detectives who relies on old-fashioned detective work and is highly suspicious of all the new technology that is starting to be used. The book is told from four different perspectives which really helped give the whole story a well-rounded feel as you could see the same event from different sets of eyes.
jedwardsusc's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. It's an okay procedural mystery, but the author never manages to breathe life into his characters.