A review by thenovelmaura
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

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

3.5

My work book club picked this one for the end of 2021 and I'm glad I picked up the audiobook! I absolutely loved the narrator's voice, so maybe that influenced my review in a positive direction. This was slower-paced than most thrillers and I would recommend it to mystery fans over thriller-devotees. I enjoyed the focus on Hannah and Bailey's relationship and the complicated dynamics of a step-family. 

Like some other reviewers have mentioned, I think more description of Hannah and Owen's life before his disappearance would have increased my investment at the beginning of the story. Nevertheless, it was refreshing to read a thriller where the relationships and emotional tension were as important as the more superficial drama!
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