This book is an exploration into relationships . . . a myriad of relationships. There are a lot of emotions experienced. You will feel grief, fear, anxiety, anger, and loss. While you travel through the pages with these emotions, the boat will finally come into port with forgiveness. A slow read that did not keep my attention.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

The Last Sailor is the saga of a Cape Cod family in the late 1800s.

Nathaniel Boyd is a fisherman, having retreated from his family after the death of his youngest brother. His brother Finn is married, with young children, working hard at his own trading company. Both have strained relationships with their successful father who persuades them to assist in a business transfer by boat. After helping a young girl escape a difficult situation, the brothers once again encounter Nathaniel's first love.

The book keeps the serious pace, centering on the difficult relationships between all parties involved. The tone, the interactions between the characters, etc, it's all serious and borderline sad. I do enjoy historical fiction quite a bit, but this one was a bit of a rough read.

I was looking forward to this book, but I found it to be slow reading and rather depressing during this time. I appreciate the complimentary copy of this book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.

We all deal with death in our own way and in a way it changes us. Changes who we are,our personality,our whole being.
This is a book of relationships. Relationships between a father and sons,brothers,sons,families.
Feelings come out,come to a head,it's about the cycle of grief disbelief,sadness,rage,mistrust,acceptance,trust,love. Things come full circle when peace arrives along with acceptance.

Pub Date 01 Nov 2020
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.

A slow read, but don’t let that deter you because this book will keep plunging you into the depths of its pages! The male protagonist, Nathaniel shares his pain and grief, but his elation for the ocean and the Cape will resonate with your heart! He talks of his family dynamics and like all families one can relate.

Lost love, grief, protectiveness, hate, and emotional journey that will keep you turning the pages is what the author has done within the book. Her writing style has great flow and the characters have such depth of feeling that each sentiment is felt. There perspective and emotional state may be a written word, but you the reader are having that deep feeling.

I would recommend this book for anyone looking for a good drama!

I received an advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.

The Last Sailor by Sarah Anne Johnson
This was a very well written heartfelt story. I loved this book, so much more than meets the eye. The love, hate, greed, and loss felt by several of the characters was brought out in feelings and descriptions. I would not consider this a fast easy read, it is a slow simmering cup of coffee to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed.
The writing reminds me of William Kent Krueger, so much story to tell and you feel like you are right there walking beside the characters. I consider this a family saga of how misunderstandings and assumptions can go badly so quickly when anger takes over. Highly recommend for anyone that enjoys a slow burning story that reminds us of the true enjoyment of reading.
I want to thank Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this book for my honest unbiased opinion. This is a 5-star review. Highly recommend.

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Having lost their youngest brother in a tragic boating accident, Nathaniel and Finn struggle to find their own way in the world.

I enjoy historical fiction but the romance aspect falls into the cosy - chick lit genre, which is not what I like to read.

2☆

You ever want to read something so much, then you get to it and it bores the britches off of you? Here it is!

Heartfelt emotional drama on so many levels, between father and sons, between brothers, between families. The author blends and intertwines the story between the various relationships and characters perfectly; meshing grief, fear, love, anger, rage, longing, forgiveness, and finally peace.

I was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Nathaniel likes being out on his boat. His father's house is out on the hill. I like Nathaniel. He has a younger brother Finn. I liked the descriptions.