The author put so much description in each sentence the story barely advanced. And I was constantly trying to decifer whether the person or animal was imagining or it was actually happening. Very confusing, couldnt finish the book.

An intense psychological thriller that takes you on a journey of loss, hope and redemption. MacAdam loved Africa but Africa was destroying his marriage or was it really himself?
This novel delves deep within the main characters beliefs and hearts and brings about a full circle of life. Loyalties and friendships are questioned. Dangers all around and who can protect you? The story was believable and well built. The characters were strong and lots of emotions. I felt terrified for the characters and wasn't sure who to root for. Fantastic read.

This book pulls you in with the first chapter, a vivid description of life and death on the savanna. This is the third book by Mike Bond that I have read. One of his strengths as a writer is the quality of his descriptions of people, places, and events; at times, you feel like you are actually there. This was another enjoyable book by Mr. Bond. The book focuses on poaching in Africa, but also addresses broader issues of how Westerners have transformed Africa and African societies (not always for the best), our relationship with the world/nature, the power and importance of love, religious beliefs and beliefs regarding the value and status of women (the poachers in this story are Somali Muslims), violence, corruption, etc. One of the aspects of the book that I particularly liked was that it alternated between Macadam (Welsh, ex-military, has lived in Kenya for years, reluctant participant in anti-poacher unit), who is questioning what he wants from life and whether he has a purpose to remain in Africa, and three of the Somali poachers, in particular Warwar, the younger of the three, who is trying to prove himself to the others, but whose actions often bring increased problems, and who often thinks deeply about Allah, Islamic beliefs/practices, and clan dynamics. Adding a personal element to the chase of the poachers, it is discovered that three of the poachers, who had split off and headed north with the poached elephant tusks and lion skin, had attacked an archeological expedition and kidnapped a white woman (Rebecca), who happens to be a former love interest of Macadam, providing him with a renewed purpose for catching the poachers. The interaction between Warwar and Rebecca is quite interesting. The ending is somewhat surprising, but also rather fitting.

I have always wanted to go to Africa to see the animals and the whole African safari experience. Thanks to Mike Bond, I just did that with The Last Savanna. What a beautifully written book. With each page you find yourself saying WOW.

Couldn't get past the first few pages. Just too gruesome for me. Sorry

Having not posted previously posted a review, I decided to reread this book. Whilst it has many depths (post colonial impact; corruption; declining wildlife; etc), it was the close affinity that Macadam had with M'kele that most impressed. It was a fast paced, exciting chase story that brought the deserts of Kenya to life. I enjoyed the descriptions of the landscape, the people and the animals.

Based on this book I will definitely read more of his books.