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

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

3.0

I read this novel on a whim and have to say that I was fairly disappointed. Dave's prose did not resonate with me and, as a matter of fact, came off as quite stale. The story seemed more like a chore, written page after page as Hannah quickly navigates through the plot points. It is not my main grievance and could even be disproved, but I disliked how fast Hannah pieced together the puzzle considering her (lack of) qualifications. I liked her character, but I don't see the connect between her vast detective intelligence and her profession. On another note, I disliked the initial premise of the book. While the actual plot itself was fine (though not worthy of a 5), the initial premise seems so outlandish and idiotic of Owen. Without delving into spoilers, I cannot fathom how it remains a good day to leave in such a manner. I finished this book in one sitting just to tick it off on my list, as to appreciate greatness you must be familiar with the opposite.
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