A historical fiction written from the perspectives of several different fictional characters as they trek through the northwest plains of the United States and Canada. Built around one real figure in history, Jerry Potts, The Last Crossing gives the reader several insights into the world of the mid nineteenth century in the northwest. This book is not for the uneducated reader- to truly understand the book at any depth, I would expect the reader to need at the very least a keen understanding of history, and a university education in English. Themes of justice, contradicting dualities, and native life lend the plot what it needs to keep the reader interested from page one to three hundred and ninety one. Once you pick this one up, you'll be hard pressed to put it back down. Every time you read it afterward will unveil hundreds of new intricacies you may have missed the first time through- all of which will amaze and surprise you. Simply put, this is one of the best books I've had the fortune to read during my years in University.

I borrowed this book from a friend to read during Christmas break, but it failed to grab my attention after the first, then second chapter. I decided not to waste my time.

The storyline of this book sounds so promising, but I was bored throughout and could not wait to finally finish it. The characters were neither well-written nor believable.