Rating: 4.5/5
With her previous books Clare Mackintosh has already demonstrated that she is a talented writer - but I would venture to suggest that "The Last Party" is her finest piece of work yet!
I won't go into the plot as there is adequate information in the summary provided by the publisher to get you started without the need for me to risk divulging any spoilers, but Clare Mackintosh has produced a compelling piece of dramatic fiction that delivers wonderfully well in a variety of ways.
The style is quite filmic and in many respects it is reminiscent of a ready-to-go screenplay for a television mini-series ... and I really hope that someone picks this up and turns it into just that. The choice of setting is a master stoke and provides the ideal environment for the dramatis personae to inhabit as well as the perfect backdrop for the captivating mystery. The characterisation is excellent. There is quite a sizeable cast in "The Last Party", but the author has gone to great trouble to make sure that they are all well-drawn, relatable and credible. Central protagonist, Ffion, is particularly impressive - flawed, but endearing, and gifted with a sharp wit and appealing sense of humour. It is a joy to watch the interaction between her and Leo as they strive to uncover the truth.
The narrative alternates between the present time - following the live progress of the investigation into the death of Rhys Lloyd - and then flashbacks to various points in the months leading up that fateful night. As we look back, we do so through the eyes of all the key players. Incredibly, there are a staggering sixteen different viewpoints depicted during the course of the novel. Utilising so many points of view really shouldn't work - but, in this instance, it absolutely does! I take my hat off to Clare Mackintosh - her clever construction makes something that could have had the potential to be a complete car crash seem entirely appropriate and fitting.
In the "Acknowledgments" section the Clare Mackintosh thanks fellow author, Lisa Jewell, for her advice on research - after reading this, I wouldn't be surprised if Clare Mackintosh finds a number of other writers seeking her advice about how to construct a successful murder mystery. This is a very easy book to recommend - not only to lovers of murder mysteries, but to anyone who appreciates well-written fiction of any genre.
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