Page 4 of 4
There are currently 27 member reviews
for The Last Girl
-
Eileen F. (Drexel Hill, PA)
Kerrigan's case
This book is part of a series but you can read it as a stand alone. There are references to incidents in earlier books. The story took off at the beginning with a brutal murder. The group of detectives working it keep the story going with their constant back and forth as well as their personal relationships. Maeve Kerrigan is someone you want to know more about. I would like to read the other Kerrigan books.
-
Portia A. (Mount Laurel, NJ)
A good mystery
I really enjoyed this book..set in London, it is a police story and mystery. The characters felt real and it was well plotted. My only regret was that I hadn't read her previous book since DC Maeve Kerrigan is a continuing character. I was able to follow but knowing more would have added to my interest. Still, it is a good read!
-
Rayna T. (Auburn, CA)
The Last Girl
I had trouble getting into this book but then it picked up and I was anxious to know who did it. I usually can read a book in 3-4 days. This seemed to take me a long time. It was O.K but just an average book. The plot was interesting and the ending surprised me.
-
Helen M. (Petaluma, CA)
Too Much
I would not recommend this book. My title reflects my feelings.......too much. Too much bickering, too many disjointed happenings. When all is resolved, one wonders if the loose ends were even addressed much less resolved. The book is described as unpredictable and it is, but not in a positive way. For much of the book I was confused and wondering if that really was the intent. I just felt it could all have been much better.
-
Vy A. (Phoenix, AZ)
The Last Girl
The fascinating prologue to the story drew me in totally but the rest of the story did not live up to my expectations. I normally like police procedure novels but I found the sub-plots confusing. Told in first person from Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan's point of view, Maeve is a likeable character as she constantly questions her judgment and abilities. She is a character who grows in professional confidence by the end of the case. This book seems to be more about Maeve than the crime as she struggles with her personal relationship with boyfriend Rob, a fellow policeman. She also has issues with her cynical partner DI Derwent. Their constant battering and dialogue however is one of the best features of the book. The other characters, both victims and suspects, seem a little exaggerated and the ending of the book felt somewhat contrived.
-
Constance C. (Manchester, NH)
the last girl by Jane casey
The first book I read by Jane Casey was The Reckoning and I was impressed with the book and really looking forward to her next one. In fact, had her name written on my to watch for list. Well, I guess an author can't be brilliant all the time, I was disappointed , I found the plotlines weak, much irrelevant context, and a very contrived ending. Someone who has not read this author, should start with The Burning or The Reckoning. I will watch for the next book Jane Casey writes. and hope its as brilliant as the past books
 (1).gif)
