Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of The Night We Lost Him. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I will definitely add Laura Dave to my list of favorite authors!

This novel is very slow-paced, making the plot and generally the characters hard to relate to and a bit boring. That said, I found the character of Nora to be the best part of the book.

Nora and her estranged brother are bothered by the sudden death of their father in his home retreat. Although ruled an accident by the police, they decide to investigate. This investigation and the narrative of the book are told from two perspective, Nora in the present day and her father from the past. Although listed as a suspenseful thriller, the story is more of a family drama.

A mystery/thriller with lots of family drama. This book felt a lot longer than it was and unfortunately was a miss for me. I didn’t enjoy or like any of the characters very much. It felt like nothing was really happening in this book until the very end. There was lots of drama and very little mystery.

The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave is a compelling blend of family drama and mystery. The story follows two estranged siblings who reunite to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding their father’s death. As their inquiry deepens, it evolves into a broader exploration of their father’s hidden past and their own lives, uncovering long-buried family secrets.

The dual timelines, shifting between past and present, add depth and intrigue to the narrative. Laura Dave masterfully balances emotional tension and mystery, creating a thought-provoking tale about family, identity, and reconciliation.

📚 Estranged siblings set out together to figure out if their dad’s deadly accident, was really an accident. Thank you to @simonandschuster for a sneak peek at this. It’s out now!

📚 Overall, this mystery was fine for a listen while doing chores. Especially since Julia Whalen read the audiobook. But I don’t think it was particularly memorable or will stick out among all the other books I’ve read when I look back at the end of the year.

📚 Part family drama, part mystery, I would recommend this if you’re a big Laura Dave fan and want to check out her latest installment.

Thank you, NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the advanced reader's copy.

Although I wanted to love this novel I just couldn't get through halfway. The characters did not have enough hooklines to keep me going once I began.

More could have gone to the development of the characters and story It’s a slower burn mystery, but the bones were there for an outstanding book.
Mystery, thriller, family drama…

Thank You to S&S/Marysue Rucci Books for the gifted ARC provided through NetGalley.

I read this in basically one sitting on a flight. a mix of audio and e-book, I couldn't get enough of these characters. I'd recommend to people who were fans of succession for the family dynamics (although they're far from the Roys). Laura Dave does the best job of writing thrillers that are ideal for fans of other genres and this is no exception.

This book had me guessing and analyzing each character throughout the entire thing. Just when I thought it would go one way it went the other. Thankfully, it didn't seem as suspenseful reading it as I thought it would. In the end it all came together so well and I really enjoyed reading it.

As a fan of Laura Dave's previous novel, I was really looking forward to this book. However, I found that this one fell a little flat for me. I didn't really connect with the characters at all and I found the storyline not super interesting. I think I was expecting more of a thriller vibe and instead got a family drama, which I normally love, but I found this one to just be a little underdeveloped. I think there were too many characters who weren't developed enough, causing me to have to pause and remember who was who half the time. Definitely a slower read for me.

The characters in this novel are authentically drawn and well-crafted. Told mainly from Nora’s perspective, the story follows her reluctant involvement in unraveling the mystery of her father Liam’s death, prompted by her estranged younger brother, Sam. The narrative also weaves in moments from the 50-year relationship between Liam and his one true love, Cory. As the two storylines converge, the book delivers an unexpected and satisfying resolution. The dialogue is expertly written, and the characters emotions are clear. I loved the author's first book and this one did not disappoint.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC I received in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon Element | S&S/ Marysue Rucci Books for an advanced read copy of this book.

The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave had me hooked from the first page in a similar way to The Last Thing He Told Me did. Dave is gifted in hooking the reader on the first page. After Nora's father's sudden and suspicious passing, she and her half brother, Sam, set off on a journey to seek out answers. What begins as an initial trip to his beloved California cliffside cottage (and the setting of his death) quickly escalates into larger puzzle to solve taking them on a journey of visiting many people that have been connected with their father's many compartmentalized lives.

Will Nora and Sam draw strength from their father's rich life while learning to not repeat his greatest flaws and mistakes all the while finding the answers surrounding his mysterious death at the place he loved the most?

This book was decent. I don't feel it was as good as the first one but still very enjoyable and I would still recommend to friends.

Just like her other novel, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I liked how the past and present chapters were woven together and the characters' development. If you like messy family issues and a good mystery, this is the book for you!

Overall this was a good read. There was nothing really mind blowing, but it did keep my interest. I would definitely recommend reading this. I would just advise that this isn’t very surprising or thrilling, that it’s more suspenseful than anything.

Again, it was good, detailed, and mysterious. It just wasn’t jaw dropping for me.

Honestly, while this is well-written and the first-person point-of-view is nicely fleshed out, it's not nearly as good as "The Last Thing He Told Me." I didn't really care much about the "who was she" mystery, nor did I sympathize with a 3-time married billionaire over the woman who wouldn't marry him. The ending was a shrug from me.

Laura Dave wrote another family drama novel that held my attention from the first page, right to the last page.

In "The Night We Lost Him," Laura Dave skillfully crafts a compelling narrative filled with family intrigue and suspense. Following the mysterious death of Liam Noone, his estranged children, Nora and Sam, come together to uncover the truth about their father’s life and the secrets he kept hidden for decades.

While authorities label Liam's death as an accident, Nora and Sam suspect otherwise, prompting them to delve into their father's shadowy history. Dave's narrative beautifully captures the intricate relationships within the family and the burdens of concealed truths, leading to a shocking revelation that will leave readers astounded.

With its rich emotional layers and suspenseful plot, "The Night We Lost Him" is a captivating exploration of familial bonds and loss. This book is sure to linger in the minds of readers long after they’ve finished it.

I really enjoyed "The Night We Lost Him". It's a book about family dynamics and uncovering what may have happened in the past. I loved the way this book was written and it had me hooked from the start.

Family drama at its finest. Interesting mystery and relationships. Excellent use of dual timelines. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book