#187 in Thriller
The Last Thing He Told Me
- 352
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 47 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
- Reese's Book Club
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About the book
The Last Thing He Told Me is a mystery thriller novel written by Laura Dave, published May 4, 2021 by Simon & Schuster. The book became an instant #1 New York Times Bestseller and spent 82 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list. It has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.0 across 540 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 75% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Thriller average of 7.5. That is how 7.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 14 | 3% |
| Hardcover | 7.0 | 526 | 97% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Entertaining but so dumb. It didn't really make anymore sense by the end. The idea was interesting but the execution only left things to be desired. Why was it worse for Bailey to move and start over vs never see her father again? Because of the “leak”? I just don't really understand why that pay off would be worth it? I was half expecting Bailey to be like no I want to give up what I have to see my father again, but she was just like... okay :(. Dafuq????? Idk I felt like the writing didn't bother me as much as some readers because I was listening to the book rather than reading, and the char…”
Frequently asked
What is The Last Thing He Told Me rated?
7.2 out of 10, from 540 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Last Thing He Told Me worth reading?
Readers give it 7.2/10 from 540 ratings, which puts it ahead of 6 % of the Thriller shelf.
How long does it take to read The Last Thing He Told Me?
About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 352 pages.
Where does The Last Thing He Told Me rank?
#187 in Thriller on the current snapshot.
Was The Last Thing He Told Me a bestseller?
Yes — 47 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #1. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is The Last Thing He Told Me?
It has 352 pages — shorter than 77% of the ranked books in Thriller.
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