Although this story was about the mystery surrounding Liam Noone's death, it was also about his life and the people in it, including two half siblings: Nora and Sam. Nora and Sam get to know each other better while coming together to investigate their father's death. I enjoyed how Liam, Nora, and Sam each had their own storyline, backstory, and distinctive personality. The characters drove the story in such an interesting way that I didn't mind the slow-burn pace of the mystery unravelling. I highly recommend this one for fans of mystery and suspense. Thank you Libro.fm for the ALC and Simon and Schuster Canada for the ebook.

4.5 stars

I found this novel very captivating and gripping. Part mystery and part character study, it had me hooked from the very beginning. The story builds layer upon layer, leading to what I think is an unexpected and thought-provoking conclusion.

The plot centers around Sam and Nora, estranged siblings brought together by the mysterious death of their father. As they delve into the circumstances surrounding his passing, they uncover hidden truths about themselves and their father’s past, raising more questions than answers.

This story is an exploration of relationships, love, and the emotional weight of grief. It’s not the kind of story you might anticipate if you're expecting something similar to Laura Dave’s last book. Instead, it’s best to approach it with an open mind, free from expectations, to fully appreciate it.

Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for the ARC

I had high hopes for this latest by a fav domestic thriller author of mine but sadly it fell a bit flat for me. I've seen mixed reviews for this one and I had held out wishing I would land on the positive side but if I'm completely honest, this one felt slow-paced, and much more of a mystery than a thriller. Some have described it as a love story but I didn't get that vibe at all either, Highly skippable as far as I'm concerned and mostly a miss. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion!

I was not able to get through the first 100 pages. This book was just not for me. Sorry! Perhaps it just not the right time for me to read it.

Nora’s father is found dead at the bottom of a cliff near his home. It’s declared an accident but her estranged half-brother, Sam, is convinced there’s more to it than that & wants Nora to help him prove it. To do so requires uncovering long hidden family secrets but it seems everywhere they turn to for answers, they hit a wall of resistance.

The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave is a beautifully written tale of love and loss, grief, loyalty, and family secrets combined with an interesting mystery. The story is told in two different time lines

Present - Nora and Sam try to uncover what really happened the night their father died

Past - story of Liam and Cory’s love affair that lasted from high school on though they were both married several times but never to each other

The characters are three-dimensional and believable, making me care about them. I loved this book but I have read several other reviews and it seems I am in the minority here. While others found it’s pace slow, I found it moved so quickly that I felt like I had to force myself to slow down to savour it. I especially loved the ending which provided both hope and forgiveness. Perhaps this was just the right book with the right message for me at this time but I can honestly say that this is one of my favourite books so far this year, a book that will stay with me and which I know I will read again and again. But, given the fact this seems a minority opinion, I will leave it up to other readers to decide for themselves.

Thanks to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for the opportunity toread this book in exchange for an honest review

I wanted to read this because of the author as I loved her previous book. This one was great. I liked the overall story, distant half siblings trying to find out what really happened to their father the night he died. I wanted to keep reading and was able to finish quickly, as I wanted to know what was going to happen next. It flipped between the present, of trying to find information about their father, as well as his past with a women who was key to the story. I didn't think it would end the way it did, but once something important came to light, it brought the story together and I was able to figure it out.

Overall it was good, and I would suggest to someone who wants a captivating story, that isn't too much dark and keeps to wanting to read more

I really like Laura Dave’s character development. The story line did get a little dull for me.. the who submitted kept me reading but I found myself just trying to get to the good parts.

I’ll start by saying that any reader picking this up should know that it is not a thriller, nor is it a crime drama… I think if the reader goes into it thinking (or expecting) it to be either of those, I expect they’ll be disappointed.

But hold up, because what I want to say to any future readers is that it is still a good read. I enjoyed every minute of it really… esp after I changed my expectations.

It was the story of a man, who falls off a cliff, and the adult kids who are trying to figure out if there is a murder involved instead of just an accident.

The pacing of the book feels like a suspense but the heart of the book is pushing a love story. Confused of what I mean… well, you’ll just have to read it to find out why.

I would simply say it’s a contemporary drama… one that questions everyone around the accident without seeing what is right in front of their eyes

Talk about a drama. With secrets and heartbreak. No less.

This was a well written story that had me captivated from the beginning. Its one of those stories that you have to keep reading to find out the mystery

The Night We Lost Him will stay with me for a very long time and I highly recommend It.

Thanks netgalley and publisher for allowing me to read. All thoughts and opinions are my own and isn't influenced by anyone else

3.5.
If you like the last thing he told me by this author, I think you’ll like this. It is a mystery thriller but it’s not super shocking. It felt very predicable, but I don’t think that is Laura Dave’s strengths. Her strengths lie in crafting a complicated family drama with interesting characters. In terms of being a drama, I think this book is great. It’s well written and engaging. But, since it’s a supposed to be a mystery thriller, I can’t rank it higher because I think that the plot and the mystery element was the weakest part.
I do recommend it though if you liked the last thing he told me.

Another great story. and another page turner. A story with so many layers that keeps your interest from the first page to the last. It has twist that I did not see coming. Thoroughly enjoyable,

I really enjoyed “The Last Thing He Told Me” - and even watched the Jennifer Garner version. Laura Dave is a strong writer and develops a story well. Unfortunately I had expectations of this book that weren’t met. I anticipated it would be faster moving and more gripping. I enjoyed the read but wasn’t surprised at all by the ending….Sadly it was a bit “meh” - that said - I would still read something else from this writer as she crafts a solid tale!

I requested The Night We Lost Him because I enjoyed The Last Thing He Told Me. While there were aspects that I enjoyed, there were also some that didn’t work for me.

I liked Dave’s writing and found I moved through it quickly. I liked the multiple timelines and how the past really provided some good context on the deceased.

The chapters were too long, the overarching love story didn’t do it for me, and there were some loose ends that needed tying up. I can’t say more without spoilers, so I’ll leave it at that.

If you’re looking for a thriller, this won’t hit that mark. I would classify this a family drama.

3.5⭐️

🌪️ T W I S T E D T H U R S D A Y review 🌪️ featuring “The Night We Lost Him” by Laura Dave!

BOOK REVIEW: 🖤🖤🖤🖤/5

Liam Noone was a man of many secrets and worked hard to keep his finances and families separated the best he could. Liam was a well known hotel chain mogul, father and husband three times over. When Liam is found at the bottom of a cliff at his California Coast cottage oasis, his death is ruled as accidental.

However … his estranged children Sam and Nora don’t think their father’s fall was an accident. Together they dig into their father’s past and come across a 50 year old secret that changes EVERYTHING. And could also be the catalyst in their father’s death …

🚨 If you are looking for a bingeable beach read, then this is it! I loved the mix of a juicy family drama and a suspenseful thriller! This book is emotional and heartbreaking as the adult children learn about an entire lifetime of their father’s that they knew nothing about while also grieving! Throw in a mysterious death, shocking twists, unreliable characters and 50 years of secrets and you won’t want to put this book down!

Thank you kindly to @lauradaveauthor @marysueruccibooks @simonschusterca @netgalley for my advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review! This book releases on September 17, 2024!

The Night We Lost Him is a combination of family saga/drama and mystery which draws the reader in slowly but surely.

Liam Noone a wealthy entrepreneur that has died suddenly in suspicious circumstances.

When his son Sam approaches his sister Nora that their Dad's death may have not been an accident she reluctantly agrees to accompany him to their Dad's home Windbreak House, to see for herself.

Nora and Sam start asking questions and start to delve into their Dad's life and they question their relationship with him

When someone dies suddenly there is always a lot of unanswered questions, so many things you could have and should have said and done . They are both hoping for answers .

Laura Dave takes us back through Liam's life and the reader is left asking who is this mysterious woman that fascinates their father.

Secrets, betrayal, heartbreak and loss and this well written story had me turning the pages to find out what really happened.

The Night We Lost Him will stay with me for a very long time and I highly recommend you sit down with your copy and get lost in the story.

THanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada | S&S/ Marysue Rucci Books for the opportunity to read and review The Night We Lost Him.

3.5 stars

From the author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave has written another story that sends estranged siblings on a journey. The recent passing of their father has them questioning whether it was a fall or was he met by foul play.

I’m conflicted with my feelings on this one. On one hand I found it a captivating read and one that I read in a matter of days. My curiosity was peeked and the number of players keep me wondering. On the other hand I found it slow paced and not as suspenseful, but the author does take her time unravelling this mystery to its satisfying conclusion.

The Night We Lost Him is told from the POV of daughter Nora along with her father‘s past playing out over the past 50 years. It is more a family drama with some romance.

As much as I enjoyed this book, I think I enjoyed The Last Thing He Told me more in the sense that there was more suspense, mystery, and danger.

My thanks to the publisher (via Netgalley) for a digital arc.
This book is available for pre-order now and publishes in September 2024.

I feel like Laura Dave is the Emily Henry of the drama/thriller. Her writing is wonderful and she creates characters with a lot of depth. This one was not as good as The Last Thing He Told Me, but it was still intriguing and gripping and I liked the jumps in timeline. I wouldn't realllllly call it a love story either, but the love between the father and Cory is still very special. Def a good follow up from TLTHTM!

I’ve only read one Laura Dave book before so I wasn’t really sure what tot expect from this one but I was excited to find out. Though this book is touted as a thriller I would categorize it more as an emotional mystery. There isn’t a lot of suspense like you’d expect from a thriller. Instead, there is a death tinged with mystery, estranged siblings who are getting to know each other while grieving, years of secrets slowly being revealed, and a love story from the past.

There isn’t a lot of action or twists and turns in this book. It is more of a slow burn but it is an interesting novel. I enjoyed it and I’m looking forward to reading Laura Dave’s next book.

Siblings investigating the death of their father. Was it an innocent accidental fall or was he pushed? This book presents as a mystery but also has a love story woven in.

Tackling the topics of extended family, legacies, friendship and love this thriller will not give you goosebumps or scare you but will have you turning the pages rapidly. For me it was a very quick read taking me only a few hours to read cover to cover.
If you’re the type to fall in love with the characters and their back stories you also might find yourselves searching for the tissue box at times.

Although this title wasn’t as gripping as her other book, it is an enjoyable , satisfying read you won’t regret picking up.

Laura Dave’s newest release is described as both thrilling and suspenseful; however, I felt like it was more of a story of grief interwoven with heart-wrenching family drama. I thoroughly enjoyed this work. It was nothing compared to her last novel I read “The Last Thing He Told Me” as I felt both works were entirely different. I love Dave’s writing, her descriptions and character development were excellent throughout the novel. I was constantly trying to figure out the mystery of her father’s tragic death and I never did solve it on my own. I felt she did an excellent job incorporating grief with the journey both Nora and Sam embark on whilst uncovering family secrets. I was both captivated and heartbroken for the characters through the entirety of the novel. Well done Laura Dave! Thank you to Simon & Schuester and Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.