Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

81 reviews

dollhousebooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book took me on such a wild ride because every time I read more, I suspected it was someone else...and I was so wrong and so right at the same time?!?! The twist was jaw-dropping and I think most people won't see it coming. I sure didn't! Without getting too spoiler-y, I highly recommend this to anyone interested in fast-paced thrillers that defy the trope of "unreliable drunk women hallucinating things." IYKYK.

Also, I'm convinced that Riley Sager may actually be a woman because their commentary and observations on what it's like to be a woman in a patriarchal society are just too on point....either that, or they are the greenest of flags.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Murder, Domestic abuse, and Alcoholism

sammhoff's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Death, Addiction, Drug abuse, Grief, Suicide, Domestic abuse, and Murder

dreiwolken's review against another edition

3.5

i did not know this book hat a paranormal twist - and unfortunately I did not like it :(

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Suicide, Grief, and Toxic relationship

malli98's review against another edition

Every character was really annoying. I decided to DNF and looked up spoilers instead. Really glad I decided to stop because it really takes a turn for the crazy and not on a good way 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction

Moderate: Domestic abuse

lexbertolas's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, and Addiction

Minor: Murder and Domestic abuse

batcaves's review

dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Grief, Murder, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Suicide

grace_9613's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

NO! I was soooo disappointed by the twist. Should have done my research on the authors writing as this subgenre of psychological thriller isn’t for me  - I think I’ve read 3 different iterations of this book lately (Layla and Behind her eyes). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, Alcoholism, Stalking, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, and Suicide

Minor: Domestic abuse

samanthaleeshea's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The twist had my mind blown. Didn’t see it coming. It only loses points because of the slight supernatural element to it which is fine but not really what I was expecting in this genre. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Murder, Suicide, Grief, Kidnapping, and Domestic abuse

jaylee_books's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Confinement, Murder, Grief, Alcohol, Addiction, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Gaslighting

Minor: Sexual content

kbpfaulkner's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Murder, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Addiction