A review by friedfae
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

mysterious medium-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

3.0

I expected your standard mystery, this isn't it. 

The first 3/4 of the book was fine, but the twist was out of left field and distracted from the remainder of the story. It created plot holes for
Casey and Boone's adventure. If Casey knew it was Len who murdered the girls, then why pin it on Boone? Of course, there are explanations for this, but none are rationale, like Len being a spirit lying in wake in the lake.
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