The Last Werewolf
The Last Werewolf
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
353
Novel • Fiction
Various Locations • Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Last Werewolf, by Glen Duncan, follows Jake Marlowe, a two-hundred-year-old werewolf who, as the last of his kind, is hunted by both monster hunters and vampires. Disenchanted with life and ready to die, Jake's bleak existence is transformed when he meets Talulla, a female werewolf, and falls deeply in love, reigniting his will to live amidst a world of intrigue, danger, and hidden agendas.
Dark
Mysterious
Emotional
Melancholic
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
17,354 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Last Werewolf by Glen Duncan is widely praised for its dark, poetic prose and refreshing take on the werewolf genre. Critics laud Duncan's vivid storytelling and complex protagonist. However, some find its graphic content excessive and pacing uneven. Overall, it's celebrated for its originality but noted for not being suited to all readers.
Who Should Read The Last Werewolf?
Fans of gripping, literary horror and dark fantasy will be captivated by The Last Werewolf by Glen Duncan. Similar to Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Neil Gaiman’s works, this novel appeals to readers who appreciate sophisticated, character-driven narratives with elements of supernatural lore and existential reflection.
17,354 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
353
Novel • Fiction
Various Locations • Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
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