Review of:  That Last Weekend: A Novel of Suspense

Laura Di Silverio

Choose your friends wisely!! An evocative tale.

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2017

The author writes beautifully, but I agree with the other reviewers that this is challenging to get into as there isn't a whole lot of action - it is definitely more of a study in psychology, and a dark, uncomfortable read - each character is haunted by the past, unable to live fully into their present lives. I loved the setting and the supporting characters added layers of depth and intrigue to the tale. I have no idea, however, why any of them kept being friends with Evangeline, getting together for vacations, etc., after she did such horrible things to each one of them! Obviously it means everyone had a motive which is basically the foundation for the whole story, but still, this made no sense at all. I really couldn't figure out why any of them kept going on vacations together, when they didn't seem to like each other or were ever friends at any point in their lives. All of this being said, the red herrings and twist at the end were great and the writing was haunting and evocative. I also liked that each of the remaining innocent characters at the end seemed to gain some closure and hope for a brighter future. This was a well-written book, but not one that I necessarily "liked." Choose your friends wisely!!