The Last Thing He Told Me, Week 4

Welcome to the final discussion of The Last Thing He Told Me.

Did you enjoy the ending? Did the characters end up where you wanted them to end up? 

At the beginning of the section, it seemed like Hannah and Bailey and Owen would enter witness protection. But, it also seemed like that wasn't what Owen wanted. I couldn't believe that Hannah was willing to not do that in order to follow what she believed Owen wanted. I think I would have caved under the pressure. What did you think when Hannah decided that she needed to talk to Nicholas. She was so brave to do that. I don't think I could have done the same. During the meeting, she tells Nicholas to keep his former colleagues away from her and Bailey, so they can continue living their normal lives. In exchange, Nicholas can have a relationship with Bailey if that's what she wants to do. But, Owen isn't part of the deal. He can't come back home. Did that surprise you? Do you think that's the deal that Owen would have wanted Hannah to make? Nicholas believes that the last thing Owen would want was to never be able to see Bailey again, but Hannah believes that he would rather that happen than anything threaten Bailey's safety. Who do you think is right? 

I can't believe that Hannah was able to decide that she would be able to live without seeing Owen again. It seems like an impossible choice. I can't believe she was strong enough to pick Bailey over Owen. 

Owen calls Bailey near the end of the book and confirms that he can't come home again. It was sad that Bailey has to reconcile that loss. But, at least she got to keep her life and her identity. Do you think that Owen would have come home if they had entered witness protection? I don't think he would have. I think he always knew there was a time that he would have to leave Bailey to keep her safe. 

Do you think Bailey will choose to have a relationship with her mother's family? I think she will. 

At the very end of the book, Hannah is able to see Owen again. And, she knows that he's watching, and he knows that Bailey is safe. I liked that the book ended with us knowing that Bailey and Hannah are close now. Hannah definitely deserved that with all that she was willing to do for Bailey. Do you think that Owen will ever be able to make contact with Bailey? I don't think he ever will. But, I think he has found ways to keep tabs on Bailey. 

Did you like the ending? Are you glad that you read the book? Would you recommend this book to a friend? If you enjoyed this book and would like to read and watch similar titles, check out this list I created. Make sure to let me know if you check out anything on the list!

Make sure to check out the video below to hear Jennifer Garner talk about the series adaptation. Do you think you'll watch the series? 

I hope you enjoyed reading the book this month! I can't wait to hear all of your thoughts about the ending. Next month, we're reading The Tattooist of Auschwitz. I hope you'll join our discussion!