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theplantlady's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The secrets of Lake greene will expose your deepest fear! Follow Casey, the protagonist on a long journey of alcoholism and self pity. Casey was a successful actress when a life crisis falls upon her and she finds herself at Lake Greene, forced by her mother's hand to save her career and to stay out of the limelight. She spends her days drinking and drunk loathing in anguish as she reflects on her life. At some point the author, Riley Sager introduces Katherine and Tom, a couple across the lake and the plot of the story begins here, Casey is captivated by Katherine and Tom and finds herself spying on them as she binge the day away on alcohol. Then suddenly, Katherine disappears and Casey plays detective to prove Tom killed his wife.
I really enjoyed the Climax of this story! the hint, climax! I want to give it five stars, however Mr. Sager spent too much filler boring me with Casey's alcoholism, the book does not take off till after page 100. However, the climax is well worth the read! So this book gets four stars from me. I have not finished the book, I am about 10 chapters away and this is a book club read so I have to wait for others to catch up, but I cannot wait to finish this book. This book was difficult to get through and has taken the book club a month to read because it is such a slow read. there are little easter eggs throughout the book to keep you engaged in the reading and I love the cameo of the Bartholomew burning down.
The character development of this storyline was also a fail, Casey's character is not very well developed and I just don't feel anything for her or any of the characters for that matter. This is the second book I have read from Riley Sager, and unlike Lock every door, I was not able to predict the ending of this book and thus enjoyed this read.
May 28, 2024
Hmmmmm, finished the book :( The best part of this book is the climax, there is nothing more disappointing to reach a climax like this and then have the story go limp* before you can reach full satisfaction! I cannot believe the horror of this ending! There are no words that I can express sorrowful, dismayed, filled with sadness that I am not happy with another book written by Riley Sager. I wanted to read Survive the night, but I am having second thoughts, just not sure if his writing style is for me.
I really enjoyed the Climax of this story! the hint, climax! I want to give it five stars, however Mr. Sager spent too much filler boring me with Casey's alcoholism, the book does not take off till after page 100. However, the climax is well worth the read! So this book gets four stars from me. I have not finished the book, I am about 10 chapters away and this is a book club read so I have to wait for others to catch up, but I cannot wait to finish this book. This book was difficult to get through and has taken the book club a month to read because it is such a slow read. there are little easter eggs throughout the book to keep you engaged in the reading and I love the cameo of the Bartholomew burning down.
The character development of this storyline was also a fail, Casey's character is not very well developed and I just don't feel anything for her or any of the characters for that matter. This is the second book I have read from Riley Sager, and unlike Lock every door, I was not able to predict the ending of this book and thus enjoyed this read.
May 28, 2024
Hmmmmm, finished the book :( The best part of this book is the climax, there is nothing more disappointing to reach a climax like this and then have the story go limp* before you can reach full satisfaction! I cannot believe the horror of this ending! There are no words that I can express sorrowful, dismayed, filled with sadness that I am not happy with another book written by Riley Sager. I wanted to read Survive the night, but I am having second thoughts, just not sure if his writing style is for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
kzarate's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Minor: Suicide
traciereads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Murder, Addiction, Death, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Alcoholism
Minor: Confinement, Cursing, Mental illness, Grief, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Self harm, Vomit, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity
rhgrimes's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Violence, Death, Murder, Alcoholism, and Grief
Moderate: Infidelity and Injury/Injury detail
jmkendall0218's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Body horror, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Murder, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
nabzilla's review against another edition
⭐️⭐️
I was really enjoying the book for its mystery and thriller. I was loving guessing who is responsible for the disappearance of Catherine and curious to see how the author would reveal these to us. But the “twist” ruined any ounce of enjoyment I had in the book. It felt very lazy and not at all well thought out.
I think explaining away all of the issues that arose in the book as a spirit possessing the body just doesn’t sit right with this genre. It doesn’t make sense. For instance, this negates the suspense that was built earlier in the book where Catherine drowned to begin with. However, the other twists about Len being a serial killer and the FMC killing him was interesting. I just wish it was done differently.
I was really enjoying the book for its mystery and thriller. I was loving guessing who is responsible for the disappearance of Catherine and curious to see how the author would reveal these to us. But the “twist” ruined any ounce of enjoyment I had in the book. It felt very lazy and not at all well thought out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, and Alcoholism
ashyq's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book was slow to grow on me but I ended up enjoying it unexpectedly at the end. I would suggest reading over audio book, just because I felt the narrator didn’t quite match the voice of the character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Murder, and Grief
Moderate: Child death
katvanfos's review against another edition
dark
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
3.0
Sagar did good to exploit what he knows you’re thinking- I was impressed at the leaps he took but…. They were indeed leaps. I respect his bravery in going for it, but it was all a little too unbelievable at a certain point. None of the characters were likable or relatable- they felt pretty flat. That said, I definitely enjoyed some mouth-agape moments. It was a fun ride, but maybe a little too overboard for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Death
Minor: Domestic abuse
annieisawesome's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.5
I loved this book. It started out kind of slow and typical mystery. But that twist was so surprising. I couldn’t see it coming. Very well done. There are some parts where it slowed down and felt lost. Along with some places with out of character moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Alcoholism, and Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Cursing, Self harm, Alcohol, Blood, Murder, and Gore
michellekm's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism