Questions About The Last Policeman (The Last Policeman, #1)

by Ben H. Winters (Goodreads Author)

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Could this be read as a standalone book? Or do you have to read the whole trilogy?

Left Coast Justin It's a wonderful book all on its own. But many people will be deeply curious to see how it all ends, and the entire trilogy is deeply rewarding.…moreIt's a wonderful book all on its own. But many people will be deeply curious to see how it all ends, and the entire trilogy is deeply rewarding.(less)

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Who would you cast in the film adaptation?

MadProfessah I'm actually picturing Hank as that tall awkward guy from SILICON VALLEY..I just googled him and he actor's name is ZACH WOODS.

I think the next most i…moreI'm actually picturing Hank as that tall awkward guy from SILICON VALLEY..I just googled him and he actor's name is ZACH WOODS.

I think the next most important character is actually the sister...(less)

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How old is Detective Hank?

Karen On page 70 of the first book in this series, we learn that Detective Hank's sister Nico is 21 years old. ("She's only twenty-one years old, my sister.…moreOn page 70 of the first book in this series, we learn that Detective Hank's sister Nico is 21 years old. ("She's only twenty-one years old, my sister. She's just a kid.") On page 194, we learn that Hank is 6 years older than his sister. ("my father. . . sat slackly in his pew. . . his twelve-year-old son and six-year-old daughter standing wide-eyed on either side of him.")

So this would make Hank only 27 in the first book. This would explain why he's so earnest and serious about solving his first murder case - he wants to practice the profession he has aspired to for most of his life in the short time he has left before the asteroid hits.

Although I also agree that he's an "old soul in a young body," as the previous reader stated.(less)

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If the end of the world was in 6 months what would you do?

Jackie I wouldn't bother finding a way to prevent the end of the world if it were ineluctable. I would instead live every day as I normally do, taking pleasu…moreI wouldn't bother finding a way to prevent the end of the world if it were ineluctable. I would instead live every day as I normally do, taking pleasure in reading as many books as possible, playing as many games as possible, and watching as many shows as possible.

Of course, my answer would vary depending on the exact meaning of "the end of the world". If the universe were to suddenly collapse, then nothing could be done to prevent it; if the world as we know were to suddenly end yet we were still clinging to life somehow, then some measures could be taken to ensure self-preservation; if the university entrance exams were coming in 6 months, then our world might end but the world around us might not.(less)

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