Rated of 5
by Mary Q. (Greeley, CO) The Last Bridge -- Emotional Novel
This extremely dark novel with an incredibly dysfunctional and complicated array of family members was often difficult for me to read. Each one of the characters was struggling with his or her own set of sad circumstances through most of the book. I also had a hard time making the frequent transitions from past to present without often feeling jarred and slightly confused.
Even so, I gave this book a fairly high rating because I thought the writing was generally expressive (though not of the caliber of Sue Miller to whom Teri Coyne has been compared), and I think the primary characters and plot will probably be memorable for me. I don't feel the grittiness and true intent of this book would translate well to the screen, but I do think it would be an excellent book club choice because of the tough issues providing strong opportunities for discussion.
Rated of 5
by Jennifer F. (Tucson, AZ) Promising premise doesn't pan out
The premise of this book was promising and I was immediately drawn into wanting to know more about the character and who the "he" was that was referred to in her mother's note. But, unfortunately, the story gets a bit muddled and having two characters with the same name was confusing. I thought the author tried to get too much into the story. Overall it was an OK read, but I thought it would have been better.
Rated of 5
by Sandy P. (Gainesville, FL) The Last Bridge....family dynamics
I thought the book was excellent. Good character development. I enjoyed how the story line went from current to childhood experiences that contributed and had a correlation to what was currently happening in the character's lives. It lent credence to how their adult lives evolved based on their early experiences.
Family dynamics persisted.....with multiple siblings, does one child always feel like 'odd man out' when it comes to receiving their fair share of parental love and attention?
Rated of 5
by Lea Ann M. (Seattle, WA) The Last Bridge by Teri Coyne
This book captured my attention the moment I saw the cover. On the cover is a "note," a sticky note, or so it seems. On it are simply the words, "Cat. He isn't who you think he is. Mom xxxooo" The author does a masterful job of tantilizing the reader with clues as to who the "he" of the note may be. In the meantime we are treated to scenes that draw the reader in and which invite introspection. An especially good thing for a book which is read by a book group.
For those who like books with a bit of meat on their bones and one which leaves the reader thinking of the book long after the last page is read, I recommend The Last Bridge.
Rated of 5
by Shellie N. (Scottsdale, AZ) Emotional and hard to put down The Last Bridge is a very emotional novel; a page turner that’s hard to put down, like a horrible accident that has happened by the side of the road and you can't keep yourself from looking, even though you know it’s not going to be good. I found myself feeling all sorts of strong negative emotions due to the situations in the plot and the actions of the characters. It’s difficult to like the main character but you do come to understand her behavior. I can't say it’s an enjoyable read, but it’s a powerful novel with a clear message that covers difficult subject matter.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in domestic violence, addiction, and recovery. This would be an excellent book to read in a book club where members are focused on social issues that are relevant today.
Rated of 5
by Jane H. (Indianola, Iowa) The Last Bridge
Teri Coyne has written an excellent novel. She is a very descriptive writer, and puts words together that keep the reader on edge. There were times when I was uneasy with her flashbacks. Many times I felt they popped up at awkward times, making me break my focus on the story. I also wish the author had make her secondary characters stronger - especially Diane.
The Last Bridge is a strong book! I highly recommend it.
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