Review: A Very Enjoyable Book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 5, 2012
I received "The Last Book" by Michael Collins when Amazon offered it for free. I have to admit that I probably wouldn't have bought the book because I was unfamiliar with the author's work. I am very glad that I read it, though, because it was a great book and I look forward to reading more of the author's books. There were some mechanical errors, such as missing words, but this did not detract from very fine storytelling. In some ways, the writing style was reminiscent of Alistair MacLean's, but was imprinted with Mr. Collins' own style, that was designed to appeal to a more contemporary audience.Overall, this book was a thriller, but several flashbacks added depth to the characterization, which was as integral to the book as the plot and actions. So while there was plenty of suspense and action, the characters were what made the book stand out. The plot and characterization carried the book, and it did not substitute a lot of gratuitous violence, sex and swearing in lieu of these. Yes, there was some violence, sex and swearing---this was a thriller, after all--- but it was fairly mild and not overly graphic.This was an enjoyable book, perfect for curling up with on a rainy day, or taking to the beach. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to my friends or my teenaged grandchildren. I see there is to be a sequel to "The Last Book", and I definitely plan to buy it.