Reviews

The Last Time She Saw Him: A Novel by Kate White

debbie_cima's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I love Kate White’s books. Really I do. But the last few that I’ve read have left me wanting more, and not in a good way. The Last Time She Saw Him is no exception. It started off strong and I was very invested. Just when I was about halfway through the book, the pace started slowing down significantly. There were a few things alluded to in the story that were never brought up again, even though it was hinted that they would be. The big “twist” seemed very forced and the ending was sloppy and thrown together. It wasn’t the worst book I’ve ever read, but it was a little disappointing. 

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Perennial and Paperbacks for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

mandylovestoread's review

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

literary__mary's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

jordieq's review against another edition

3.0

I thought this book was ok. The whole was it suicide or murder story line is pretty common but this one I felt had fluff in it that didn’t need to be in there. I think the author was trying to throw the reader off but I just felt there were too many suspects.

coleelew's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

2.5

The last time she saw him he was alive and seemed to be doing well coping with her breaking off their engagement. But then as everyone is leaving the party, a shot rings out and it appears Jamie has committed suicide. This story follows Kiki as she is determined to find out what really happened. 

While I think the plot is good with some twists, the story reads almost as a stream of consciousness in Kiki’s mind. I also believe too many characters are involved and some time is wasted trying to develop them. 

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. 

saminfineprint's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

The romance subplot really didn’t do it for me in this story. (Disclaimer, I never enjoy a romance subplot lol)
There are a few useless characters who pose more questions than answers, but did serve as good red herrings. 
This wasn’t exactly thrilling, but it was a quick, easy read. 

sammiep16's review

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Kiki attends a friend's dinner party knowing her ex-fiance will also be in attendance, only for the night to end with him dead - murder or suicide? Initially ruled as suicide, Kiki refuses to believe this and takes it upon herself to investigate.

This was an average thriller, some parts were predictable, and what the author tried to throw in as big twists didn't do it for me. I was not a big fan of the main character, Kiki, and was frustrated with the premise that a woman would go this far to investigate her ex-fiance's death after she was the one who ended it. I also struggled with the romance in this book since it seemed unnecessary and took away from the thriller aspect in my opinion. Overall, it was a quick read and had some good parts, but not my favorite thriller.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for providing me with this ARC.

alysonbookishthoughts's review

mysterious slow-paced

2.5

bcbrunch's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

amiacw's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0