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

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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