The Last Act of Hattie Hoffman

Brilliant

I never give 5star reviews but this book deserves *****
Very well written, great combination of sparse and lyrical prose, well plotted story rising and falling in tension to an unexpected conclusion. The story is not original but the revealing of each characters part in the story, their motivations and intentions make it fresh, engrossing and utterly believable. The characters are very well developed and feel grown & grounded in the rural landscape they inhabit. Superbly told by all narrators.
I'm eager to read/listen to Mindy Mejia's next novel.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

WHAT A FIND

I chose this as love Jeff Harding narration. This production, with 3 narrators was excellent. the writing crisp and a "page turner". SO enjoyed the whole thing.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Nicely written - well narrated

Really enjoyed this one.
Some of it was a bit overlong (generally the "Hatty" parts) but I took that as part of the story as probably a "Hatty" would talk like that.
Liked the fact that the voices were so different from each other.
Didnt see the ending coming either - so all in all a good listen

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Fabulous

A fabulous story that gripped and intrigued from the opening lines and detailed brilliantly the frailty and complexity of human behaviour.
Don’t listen if you don’t like split narration but, for me, this book was only enhanced by the three handed input which made the characters more real and immediately accessible.
Particularly liked the sheriff’s contributions which showed his grizzled, down to earth but humane personality.
Will definitely look out for more by this author who clearly has the ability to tell a great tale and understands how actions can ripple outwards to touch others with disastrous consequences.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

An unexpected twist at the end

I loved this book! The story itself is not a new one but the telling of it, from the viewpoint of each of the 3 main characters, is thought provoking and interesting. I came up with a number of theories about the murder & murderer throughout the book, not one of them correct! Just when the story seems all neatly tied up there’s yet another twist - I really didn’t see that one coming - the repercussions of this could be devastating but it is handled with great sensitivity and the story is brought to a satisfying end.
Mindy Mejia’s writing is very atmospheric and the claustrophobic nature of small town living is expertly conveyed, it draws you in completely. I would love to read more books with Sherriff Del Goodman as the investigator.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent

Great detective story that doesn’t rely on gruesome details. Keeps you guessing without relying on convoluted switches in the story to fit the ending. Very well narrated by all three actors. Highly recommend.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Brilliant gripping audiobook

really enjoyed this book, great storyline good twist at the end. would highly recommend .

Captivating

A brilliant story told from three narrative viewpoints. The victim, investigating officer and a teacher.

What a good listen

I loved the way this story was constructed, with the main characters telling their own version. My only criticism is I found it hard at times to understand the female character.