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The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
2.75
Hmmm... I think my face is squinched, which is a slightly negative response to my reading. Reflecting confusion. I finished, but I don't know that I can really say what this book was about or even what happened. This is true for this author's book [book:The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle|36337550] ... I wrote in that review "I liked this ... didn't love it. Unique concept, but confusing. I must admit I didn't really get the ending. I was listening in audio, and maybe could have taken more time, re-read parts - to make sure I understood, if I'd had the Kindle copy, but I didn't." These same sentiments absolutely apply here. As this book is for bookclub ... I think I will attempt a re-read (I went with audio for my first go round) to see if I can understand it any better, enough to discuss a little anyway.
As for the audio ... male narrator, which I didn't quite get, as the POV technically was Abi, the AI, who is referred to as feminine. So I would expect a female narrator. It felt a lot like 3rd person much of the time, as unlike average humans, Abi the AI was omniscient, aware of everyone's actions and thoughts at all times (lacking in most 1st person POVs).
I have access to the text via Hoopla, which ... well I'm a Kindle snob. There's no place to make highlights or notes, to save with all my other kindle notes. I'm still hoping that a Kindle copy becomes available from the library. There seemed to be more audio copies, and I was able to snag a physical copy.
Not labeled as "parts" per se, there are six sections (a countdown), with chronological chapters running through (80 of them)/ short chapters.
Portions here reminded me a LOT of The Giver ... the little society, the "end date" for the older folks (they are basically killed but it isn't seen that way, just accepted), no "birth" but parents apply for a child and are given one.
Words: route, scowl, scant, hectoring, jerry rig, cacophony
Lots of metaphors
No proFanity
I might update this review if I do get a re-read in, and after book club discussion.
As for the audio ... male narrator, which I didn't quite get, as the POV technically was Abi, the AI, who is referred to as feminine. So I would expect a female narrator. It felt a lot like 3rd person much of the time, as unlike average humans, Abi the AI was omniscient, aware of everyone's actions and thoughts at all times (lacking in most 1st person POVs).
I have access to the text via Hoopla, which ... well I'm a Kindle snob. There's no place to make highlights or notes, to save with all my other kindle notes. I'm still hoping that a Kindle copy becomes available from the library. There seemed to be more audio copies, and I was able to snag a physical copy.
Not labeled as "parts" per se, there are six sections (a countdown), with chronological chapters running through (80 of them)/ short chapters.
Portions here reminded me a LOT of The Giver ... the little society, the "end date" for the older folks (they are basically killed but it isn't seen that way, just accepted), no "birth" but parents apply for a child and are given one.
Words: route, scowl, scant, hectoring, jerry rig, cacophony
Lots of metaphors
No proFanity
I might update this review if I do get a re-read in, and after book club discussion.