The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
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Hannah receives a cryptic note from her husband Owen just before he disappears, urging her to “protect her.” She soon learns that “her” refers to Owen’s estranged daughter, Bailey. As Hannah struggles to uncover Owen’s true identity, she and Bailey embark on a journey to unravel his past, leading them to discover surprising secrets that will change their futures forever.
Book review of The Last Thing He Told Me
The Last Thing He Told Me is a book that left me with mixed feelings. On one hand, I found it to be a heart-pounding, heart-wrenching, and heartbreaking story that I couldn’t put down. On the other hand, I found it lacking in finesse and depth.
The story centers around Hannah, a wood turner who marries Owen, a widower with a teenage daughter named Bailey. Everything seems perfect until a Girl Scout shows up at the door with a note from Owen that says “Protect Her”. From there, the roller coaster ride begins.
While I was eager to find out the ending and the book did hold my interest, I was underwhelmed by the basic level of writing. I didn’t feel any connection to Hannah, Bailey, or Owen. In fact, I hardly knew Hannah despite her being the main character.
The lack of character development is not the inly weak point of the book. The lack of suspense was a bit disappointing. There was no real antagonist chasing Hannah, and everything seemed to come too easily for her. Additionally, another big issue I had with the book was the lack of believability. It seemed far-fetched that the main character, who is a wood turner, also has mock detective skills that work out flawlessly in the story. The flat climax left me feeling underwhelmed and unfulfilled.
Despite its flaws, The Last Thing He Told Me was a fast-paced read that kept me engaged. The middle 30% was particularly good for a beach read. However, the last quarter of the book was more contemplative and left me wanting to think more about that section.
Final verdict
Overall, The Last Thing He Told Me wasn’t terrible, although it lacked finesse and the potential for so much more. Despite its flaws, I would recommend it as a fast-paced read that will keep you engaged, but I wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s an amazing book that you absolutely must read.
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 | Publisher : Marysue Rucci Books (March 21, 2023) Language : English Paperback : 336 pages ISBN-10 : 1501171356 ISBN-13 : 978-1501171352 Item Weight : 10.4 ounces Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.84 x 8.38 inches |
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