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The Last of Will
Greer Sarazen is like any teenager. All she wants is to get her driver's license, to not be bugged by annoying people, and to NOT have her spring break interrupted. Yet, when her dad, Will – who has been unemployed due to downsizing – finally gets a job at the local cemetery, Greer is forced to tag along on a road trip to deliver a stranger’s ashes out of state. A stranded van, a clown, a rodeo, a disco-dancing nerd and a belligerent dwarf threaten to throw off the itinerary, while the departed “passenger” becomes an unexpected friend … proving that, sometimes, the things we truly need are the last things we would ever expect.
274 pages, Paperback
Published April 26, 2018
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September 27, 2019
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A very entertaining and Funny Read .
Greer and her father is on there way to deliver the ashes of a guy . In this book we follow their road Journey , their adventures , new experiences and development .
It was a really sweet story full of humor and crazy incidents .
I don’t usually read such books , but The last of Will was really interesting and entertaining .
Sheryl Benko writing style is funny , gripping and really nice .
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Thanks To RABT Book Tours & PR and the publisher for giving me the chance to be part of this blog tour and read this series .
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A very entertaining and Funny Read .
Greer and her father is on there way to deliver the ashes of a guy . In this book we follow their road Journey , their adventures , new experiences and development .
It was a really sweet story full of humor and crazy incidents .
I don’t usually read such books , but The last of Will was really interesting and entertaining .
Sheryl Benko writing style is funny , gripping and really nice .
May 26, 2019
“....without endings there would be no beginnings...”
...growing up isn’t something we do all at once, or some invisible line we cross at a certain age. Maybe it’s something that happens a little bit every day, no matter how old we are. That way, the wonder of being a child never really leaves us——-it goes along for the ride.”
Very nice little middle school book filled with humor and grace.
...growing up isn’t something we do all at once, or some invisible line we cross at a certain age. Maybe it’s something that happens a little bit every day, no matter how old we are. That way, the wonder of being a child never really leaves us——-it goes along for the ride.”
Very nice little middle school book filled with humor and grace.
June 21, 2019
*Copy provided by NetGalley*
I loved this book so much and I have to confess something, when I asked NetGalley to provide me a copy, even though I was interested enough to ask for it, I didn't have high expectations. I'm so glad my judgment was completely wrong, this story is so captivating and gives you that warm feeling in the heart.
Greer and her dad go on this crazy journey to deliver the ashes of guy who recently died. Since her father was sacked and was depressed with the perspective of having nothing to do, he took the gravedigger job offered by the local cemetery. Greer is that typical 15 year old teenager who wants to do be doing what teenagers at that age do, and wants nothing to do with her father and his new condition, since because of his problem they've been walking on eggs' shells with each other.
However, because of his new and strange job and because Greer was grounded for skipping some classes at school (typical teenager, see...) both of them go on this road trip to honor the dead guy's last wish. Everything was supposed to be boring, frustrating, annoying, right? Wrong!!! They embark on this peculiar and awesome adventure on the road, meeting all these crazy characters while Greer also wants to find out what really happened to Bill, the dead guy.
The most amazing thing for me was, following them on their self-discovery journey as Greer starts to understand some concepts of life that for her were completely alien, becoming really mature to the point when she starts to develop a better relationship with her father, who is also, day by day, opening up to her and emerging from the depression he was suffering.
It's an awesome and beautiful story and I'm so proud to recommend this book!!!
I loved this book so much and I have to confess something, when I asked NetGalley to provide me a copy, even though I was interested enough to ask for it, I didn't have high expectations. I'm so glad my judgment was completely wrong, this story is so captivating and gives you that warm feeling in the heart.
Greer and her dad go on this crazy journey to deliver the ashes of guy who recently died. Since her father was sacked and was depressed with the perspective of having nothing to do, he took the gravedigger job offered by the local cemetery. Greer is that typical 15 year old teenager who wants to do be doing what teenagers at that age do, and wants nothing to do with her father and his new condition, since because of his problem they've been walking on eggs' shells with each other.
However, because of his new and strange job and because Greer was grounded for skipping some classes at school (typical teenager, see...) both of them go on this road trip to honor the dead guy's last wish. Everything was supposed to be boring, frustrating, annoying, right? Wrong!!! They embark on this peculiar and awesome adventure on the road, meeting all these crazy characters while Greer also wants to find out what really happened to Bill, the dead guy.
The most amazing thing for me was, following them on their self-discovery journey as Greer starts to understand some concepts of life that for her were completely alien, becoming really mature to the point when she starts to develop a better relationship with her father, who is also, day by day, opening up to her and emerging from the depression he was suffering.
It's an awesome and beautiful story and I'm so proud to recommend this book!!!
June 24, 2019
Greer is a self-described “dumb teenager” at the mature age of fifteen. In the Last of Will, she breaks the fourth wall by asking “I still can’t fathom how you got in here to watch this train wreck unfold. Seriously, I don’t recall sending out invitations. But since you’re here, try and keep up.”
Greer’s father Will is newly unemployed from his long-time accountancy position. Good thing Greer’s mother still has income from her florist shop. However, money is tight. When Will’s unemployment is about to run out, he impulsively gets a job as a gravedigger, which was a job he held in college. His first job is to carry a man’s ashes home to his family beginning the crazy road trip with Greer, which is the center of this novel.
Greer is the perfect teenager: sarcastic, witty, somewhat manipulative, who overthinks every event and decision within her life. Greer is us all—either now, soon, or in the past. Reading her story was laugh-out-loud funny in spots and heart-breaking in others.
Here is Greer’s assessment of world history, “I mean, yeah, some vaguely interesting stuff happened along the centuries, but all I remember after a chapter is that most wars are about land or religion, most geniuses come off as initially crazy, and most conquerors are shorter than you’d expect.” A succinct explanation of both history and Game of Thrones!
If you think the two quotes above are funny, then you will enjoy this teen/young adult’s journey across the country. 4 stars!
Thanks to Black Chateau and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
Greer’s father Will is newly unemployed from his long-time accountancy position. Good thing Greer’s mother still has income from her florist shop. However, money is tight. When Will’s unemployment is about to run out, he impulsively gets a job as a gravedigger, which was a job he held in college. His first job is to carry a man’s ashes home to his family beginning the crazy road trip with Greer, which is the center of this novel.
Greer is the perfect teenager: sarcastic, witty, somewhat manipulative, who overthinks every event and decision within her life. Greer is us all—either now, soon, or in the past. Reading her story was laugh-out-loud funny in spots and heart-breaking in others.
Here is Greer’s assessment of world history, “I mean, yeah, some vaguely interesting stuff happened along the centuries, but all I remember after a chapter is that most wars are about land or religion, most geniuses come off as initially crazy, and most conquerors are shorter than you’d expect.” A succinct explanation of both history and Game of Thrones!
If you think the two quotes above are funny, then you will enjoy this teen/young adult’s journey across the country. 4 stars!
Thanks to Black Chateau and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
September 10, 2019
A fun read with adventure of/on a road trip across the country. Greer learn so many things from it for life time.
It is a book that made me laugh out loud as well as emotional. A story of a teenager describes how we all learn from our experiences. It is not only a story it is also a travel adventure by a daughter and father. It shows how relations are important in our lives. I saw life through the eye of a teenager.
Author beautifully explained different aspects of life in this book. Such as the idea of self realization and learning. Family love and respect the wish of others. This fun read left a fresh impression. Happily recommended to enjoy an amazing read.
It is a book that made me laugh out loud as well as emotional. A story of a teenager describes how we all learn from our experiences. It is not only a story it is also a travel adventure by a daughter and father. It shows how relations are important in our lives. I saw life through the eye of a teenager.
Author beautifully explained different aspects of life in this book. Such as the idea of self realization and learning. Family love and respect the wish of others. This fun read left a fresh impression. Happily recommended to enjoy an amazing read.
September 24, 2019
The Last of Will is a fast-paced story of a girl who goes on a journey with her father when he starts a new job. A full full of teenage drama and insecurities that shows what it takes to grow up and face reality. She becomes really mature and starts to develop a loving and wonderful relationship with her father. The Last of Will is a well-written beautiful story. *I received a complimentary copy RABT Book Tours and the author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.*
November 15, 2019
This novel had a lot of heart.
I found the plot to be riveting with plenty of drama and emotion woven throughout.
The writing style was fluid, which I really enjoyed!
Summed up for me... Beautifully written. I felt each and every part of this story. I think that there was a great connection of the characters and I felt like I could see them through the pages.
I found the plot to be riveting with plenty of drama and emotion woven throughout.
The writing style was fluid, which I really enjoyed!
Summed up for me... Beautifully written. I felt each and every part of this story. I think that there was a great connection of the characters and I felt like I could see them through the pages.
September 11, 2023
This book started our making me chuckle, it was great. Then it made me cry, which was ok. Then came the life lesson, and it was spot on. I loved it.
July 24, 2019
I had a hard time getting into this novel, but I can appreciate the novel as a whole. It’s a coming of age story filled with adventure and insights that are worth the read
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