The premise for this book sounded right up my street, and I was sad not to love it as much as I’d hoped I would. Suddenly I found myself 71% through with little invested in any of the characters or what had gone on. Sometimes it’s a good sign if you’ve whizzed through a book at speed, but to not feel wrapped up in the characters’ lives tells me that this story was missing something that I can’t quite put my finger on. For what it’s worth, I’d definitely give it a re-read! Maybe then, like Nora, I’ll be able to solve the mystery.

This beautiful book explores family dynamics, and complicated sibling relationships in particular.

After a hotel owner property mogul dies under strange circumstances, his estranged children team up to investigate the truth behind his passing, gradually repairing their rift and developing a closer relationship in the process.

This book is less a thriller than it is a complex family drama with thriller elements. So perhaps one should say that it is not *just* a thriller. But it is an engaging read, and delivers on both these aspects of its identity.

Dave writes movingly about the relationships and emotions that we have all experienced in one form or another. Worth a read.

The children are protected but a man falls… but was it an accident? As the story unfolds the complexities of family relationships and secrets are bought to the surface.

Perfect read for those who enjoy:
- Stories that evoke emotion
- Grief
- Family dynamics
- Dual timelines
& Mystery

I’m excited to read more books by the same author.

With thanks to Random House UK, Conerstone and NetGalley for an ARC copy in return for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Giving this 5 stars because even though there is a little something that I didn’t like (that I won’t mention because it’s a bit of a spoiler) the book was so beautifully written I loved it. It was so sad, so emotional, so beautifully written. The story so well crafted, alternating between two timelines, and the ending perfectly in keeping with the rhythm of the whole book.
I loved Nora’s chatacter, and the relationship between Nora and her brother, very slowly blossoming made this book a thousand times better for me. The little jokes and digs at each other, never too mean, made me laugh out loud.
This was my first book by Laura Dave and I’m very much looking forward to reading her other ones.

This was not what I was expecting it was much much more!

This book explores family, loss, grief and the delicate relationship of siblings.

I wish there was another genre for books like this, it has thrills but it also has some of the most compelling character study I’ve ever read.

I recommend this to anyone, absolutely anyone, you will get something from this.

I did really like this book and loved the mystery that is woven throughout. However, I finished the book feeling slightly disappointed and I can’t really explain why; mysteries were revealed and the characters pretty much ended up where I wanted them to, but I felt the ending was just a bit flat after such a fast paced story.

when a man, who constantly protects his children from the cliff edge, is suddenly pushed over. who is responsible ?

the prologue gets into the plot from the get go. and makes you want to find out the rest of the story instantly.

the story follows the siblings, as their mourn their fathers death and work out if it was truly an accident or not …. the chapter names in each section are both witty and relevant to a family mystery.

the writing is powerful and reflects how siblings come together in times of and need. the author describes grief and loss of a parent perfectly.

the flashbacks fit in the with the story perfectly and never felt too jarring. they really showed the complexity of the relationships between each person.

by the end, this isn’t your typical murder-mystery book, it’s siblings dealing with their fathers death and about the past. it’s powerful and exhibits how people can show their grief and endless love for people in a beautiful way.

Thank you to Random House UK/Cornerstone, NetGalley and of course Laura Dave for this ARC and the opportunity to read and review ‘The Night We Lost Him’

This isn’t my first book that I’ve read by Laura Dave but I think it’s definitely my favourite. I went into my first session of this book expecting the usual ‘who done-it’ murder mystery and physiological thriller sort of story but I got so much more. This is a complex story about loss and grief, about learning secrets and the truth about someone you thought you knew. It has interesting family dynamics and the switch between timeline works well in here. I really enjoyed Laura’s writing style and found that the pages just flew by and before I knew it I was halfway done. I think if people expect another throw away murder tale they will be disappointed but stay with it because it’s so much better than that!

This is a complex and very well written book. I wasn’t expecting this book to have such depth.
I enjoyed the family dynamics, hidden secrets and twists in this book.
It’s a very good and unusual read by this author, and I would definitely recommend it.

I really enjoyed this new book from Laura Dave, I've been a fan of her last book, before it became a great tv show!

A brilliant story of the mystery of our families, parents and siblings. Of how grief can make us pull away from those we love and how love can be found in many forms and how enduring love can look different to those looking in.

Great characters, love the weaving into Liam's past, made the book ever more richer.

3.5⭐️

I was expecting a whodunnit but this was definitely more focused on more on love stories and complex relationships. I kept thinking I was one step ahead and the twist was obvious - but I was wrong! Overall this was a quick and enjoyable read.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me an e-ARC of this book to review.

This book really took my breath away. I was expecting a typical sort of whodunnit, but it was so much more than that. There are complex relationships and hidden secrets, mixed with types of characters that make you want to savour what you’re reading. I never guessed the mystery - kept thinking I was one step ahead, but I wasn’t. The ending was perfection. A beautiful last chapter.