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  • Written by: Laura Dave
  • Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
  • Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,641 ratings)

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The Last Thing He Told Me

Written by: Laura Dave
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
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A search for a missing family member unravels secrets and strengthens bonds in this thrilling audiobook The Last Thing He Told Me. With many unanswered questions and unsolved mysteries, how will Hannah and Bailey come together to find the answers they seek?

Writer Laura Dave takes us on an unfolding journey of discovery and revelation. From the first-person perspective of the main character Hannah, the listener uncovers the disappearance of her husband Owen and the mystery surrounding his true identity. The morning his company is accused of security fraud, Owen escapes his arrest by the FBI. Getting away just in time, he is leaving behind his daughter and his new wife Hannah. Stunned and confused by the situation, Hannah must balance uncovering the truth, being a new stepmother and following Owen Michaels’s last instruction–to protect his daughter.

The hype behind The Last Thing He Told Me is more than deserved, with this book being a New York Times best-selling novel, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, and featured on Apple TV. Narrated by Rebecca Lowman, the audiobook was an Audie Award finalist– a quick listen with a suspenseful edge that is sure to be a must-have on your Audible Wish List.

What the critics say

"Rebecca Lowman's methodical performance will hook listeners until the very end of this contemporary mystery. Hannah wakes up one day to find her husband of one year, Owen, has vanished, leaving her a puzzling note: 'Protect her.' Hannah assumes that 'her' refers to Owen's teenage daughter, Bailey, who has despised Hannah from day one. While this is a typical story of two individuals who are at odds being forced to work together, Lowman's portrayals of the characters and the mystery surrounding Owen's secret life will intrigue listeners." (AudioFile Magazine)

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Not my thing

The main character was completely un-relatable. She is the step mum of a stroppy teen but never thinks a bad thought, or feels irritation or impatience, is totally zen regardless of the circumstances. Her sanctimonious character combined with the narrator’s equally sanctimonious tone (also zen perfection) made me want to throw my iPhone across the room. Hollow characters and the story wasn’t exactly a suspenseful page turner. I didn’t care about the characters and the story didn’t grab me.

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Waited for it to become interesting but it never did

I would pass on this book. I can’t believe it’s a best seller. I’m suppose to write three more words and I can’t think of anything further to say.

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Not as good as I hoped.

Maybe this book is better when reading yourself, but I ended up just barely making it through without quitting. Just as things things are starting to come together, it feels like it grinds to a halt and becomes painfully slow moving. I would say skip this one.

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HOOKED

I was instantly hooked from the first ten minutes!!! Absolutely amazing book, could not put it down!

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A nice easy listen

This is the first book I have read written by Laura Dave. I enjoyed it. It was a nice reprieve from the psychological thrillers I usually read which always has someone dark and sinister. The story kept me engaged and I liked the narrator. I would recommend this if you enjoy a mystery that keeps you guessing a bit along the way.

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Didn't like narration

Struggled through beginning, but it got better halfway through. It was ok... It's not what I expected.

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Let down

I’m not usually one to write a bad review, but this book was seriously lacking and I was definitely let down by the story. Wouldn’t really recommend it!

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NOPE... Snoozer

I read the reviews on this book and decided last second to give it a whirl! Has to be a good book to keep me from drifting off ... ALL I DID WAS DRIFT OFF!!! Some books take a bit to get into, so I patiently waited.... TURNS OUT, I drifted through the last chapter too. Not sure I know what happened. Snooze fest.

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just ok

THis book began as mildly engaging. I could relate to the main character, Hanna , as an artisan living in NY who moved to the houseboat enclave in Salsalito which I have visited. The intrigue about Owen's motive for disappearing was enough to keep me interested but the story finale was ho-hum. THis is an ode to motherhood and grand fatherhood wrapped in a recycled mystery plot.
Another story that doesnt know what it wants to be. I had trouble with the narrator's male voices and I hope I dont hear the name 'Bailey' for a very long time. (sorry:()

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great

It's been a long time since I have enjoyed a book this much
Great ending

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2021-05-14

The worst book I have ever heard

I have read and listened to some pretty terrible books. This was by far the worst book I’ve ever listened to in my logs. Legitimately so bad. The plot holes, the terrible characters, the fact that the whole story and the ending did not make a bit of sense? Why are there so many good reviews? Did everyone listen to a different book?? I cannot wrap my mind around how bad this book is.

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  • Felicity
  • 2021-05-11

Grating writing style

First Laura Dave novel I’ve read/listened to. Don’t like the writing style that seems to be popular and “critically-acclaimed” for this genre. Saying everything in multiple different ways to prolong the story - for example, “then I did it. I did the one thing I knew I had to do all along. The one thing that ....” making the reader wait through a few more sentences or paragraphs until making the point. It’s almost as if the author has to reach a certain word count or something. I find Marisa De Los Santos’ novels are like that too. May be fine as a quick actual book read, but listening to this writing style got grating.

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  • Tawny
  • 2021-05-09

She Wasn’t Wrong...

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“She wasn’t wrong” is certainly the favorite line for the first 2 chapters. Sister loves using using repetition. “She called me a hypocrite. She called me a hypocrite, and she wasn’t wrong.” “A chair, a deep leather chair.” “I am alone. So very alone.” “I put my drink down. Very gently, I put my drink down.” So much repetition throughout. So much repetition. So so much.

I am honestly surprised the reviews aren’t more mixed. It’s not that I didn’t like it. This book is pretty good, interesting, unique, mildly entertaining, but I’ve heard better. I really enjoyed the last few chapters, but I’m not sure if that makes it worth it for me.

I’m thinking Lowman tells a mean bedtime story, because I liked this most right before bed. She just makes me feel so relaxed and sleepy, which isn’t what I’m going for while doing chores and listening to entertainment. I would suggest speeding up to 1.1. The book probably would have been about 2 hours shorter if it weren’t for the looooong sleepy passion-free narration and all the repetition.

I’m also confused about why books like this keep showing up in the psychological thriller section. My reviews would probably be better if the expectations were appropriate.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2021-05-07

good story, great narration, poor writing

Really enjoyed this narrator, and the book is easy to get through. It's a good thing it's fast paced and plot driven, because the writing isn't great. Most overused phrase - "that stopped me". It became comedic to hear it again and again. Overall, entertaining but nothing particularly special.

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  • Dianne Connors
  • 2021-05-08

A MUST READ

I just Couldn’t stop listening ~ it’s an amazing story ... I didn’t want it to end ~

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2021-05-08

A gripping novel

I enjoyed listening to it. The story is filled with unexpected turns that make you want to keep listening.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2021-06-04

Repetitive and whiny

If I hear the name ‘Bailey’ one more time...Or the words “Protect her” in a slow whiny voice... I can’t explain how repetitive in every way this book is. Also the narrator sounded whiny and longing throughout the entire reading. I wanted it over 1/2 through...and if you think this will be a thriller, you will be as disappointed as I was.

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  • Kerrie Johnson
  • 2021-05-08

I finished it in two days.

I enjoyed the book. it has some twists and turns that I was expecting and some that I wasn't.

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  • Jneh
  • 2021-06-22

The most annoying narration and wasted plot and characters ever

Never mind that the story just never gets any better . I just kept waiting for the big plot reveal and I seriously did a double take when I saw only 4 minutes left on the audio recording . Seriously ? I wasted 10 hours listening to the most annoying narration of a whiny maudlin female protagonist with very shallow character development wax on and on about a spoiled brat character who really should have been grounded for the way she spoke to her parents . Finally , I could care less about any of the characters by the end . Such an utter waste of time and no reward .

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  • kelemiller
  • 2021-05-13

Not Entertaining

Stupid plot and stupid main character. She went looking for trouble and found it. Ruined a family, but she got a daughter out of it. Wasn’t suspenseful, no twists, no humor, and wasn’t thought provoking. Also the narrator was annoying. Her enunciation was off. Her saying the daughter’s name was like nails on a chalk board.

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