Review: A Poe-like Tale to Ponder
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 20, 2014
I don't read much Victorian or gothic literature, but I know my Poe, and LAST REQUEST reads like one of his best. The writing is exquisite and pulled me through the story without any hiccups. The descriptions and language read authentic for the time period, but the narration isn't bogged down. Anna is a strong character worth rooting for. The situation is grisly and intriguing, and the end came as a surprise. Not as horrifying as I'd hoped, but thoroughly enjoyable. As you can probably tell from some of my other reviews, I'm a Chapman fan. LAST REQUEST belongs right up there with HIGHWAY 24.