Reviews for The Last Bridge

The average rating for The Last Bridge based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2010-09-07 00:00:00 Dell Owney I enjoyed every word of Teri Coyne's debut novel - from the first line to the last. In fact, I was so engrossed and emotionally invested in the fate of the characters, that once I found the time to steal away to read, I couldn't put the book down. I finished it the next day. This is a story of redemption, regret and rebirth. The added 'mystery' of a suicide note and its meaning had me hooked throughout. The Last Bridge is a superb tale illustrating the importance of self-preservation, love and the need to fit in. The main character, Cat, with her flawed, rough and realistic edges, has a distinct and unforgettable voice. Coyne's storytelling skills are incredible and her ability to weave drama/tension top notch. Some may find the tough topics of abuse, alcoholism, and family drama unsettling - but while I found them to be heartbreaking, they were expertly handled. The alternating scenes between past and present worked well to explain the complicated past of the story's main character. This story also taught me that a tightly written novel can still pack a wallop of an emotional punch.

Review # 2 was written on 2009-05-19 00:00:00 Elliott Hobbs Actually, it deserves 3.5 stars. I can't say I enjoyed this novel, but I was moved by it. It was a heart wrenching novel about physical and sexual abuse, addiction, redemption, and recovery. It gives the reader a very good excuse why one may start to drink and may have difficulty giving up their drug/drink of choice. Here the main character "uses" to forget a horrible event, and the tangle her pain over the situation and her drinking weaves. It was hard to like the main character but her behavior was understandable but not excusable. If you want to read a painful, powerful, moving, and emotional novel then read this. I almost had to have a drink, myself, to forget it.