In The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave, estranged siblings Nora and Sam Noone reunite after their father’s mysterious death at his cliffside home, Windbreak. Liam Noone was many things to many people. To the public, he was a self-made hotel magnate, known for his chain of successful luxury hotels. To his three ex-wives, he was a loving yet distant husband who kept his families and finances carefully separated. But to his daughter, Nora, he remained an elusive mystery—especially following his suspicious death.
While the authorities rule Liam’s death an accident, Nora and Sam aren't convinced. Setting aside their differences, they decide to investigate and uncover the truth behind what really happened to their father.
The novel was an interesting read, with a few unexpected twists. Though marketed as a thriller, it reads more like a family drama story about two siblings reconnecting and learning from their father’s mistakes—especially his tendency to keep people at arm’s length—and re-evaluating their own lives. It’s a slow burn, and not much action takes place through large portions of the book.
The story unfolds through alternating points of view and timelines: the past is told from Liam’s perspective, while the present is narrated by Nora. I appreciated this structure, as it offers a fuller picture of both characters. I’d be open to reading more books by Laura Dave.
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