A review by lisahowe27
The Lake of the Dead by André Bjerke

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This is one of the most popular Norwegian thriller/horror novels that does not disappoint in this English translation. The woodsy, dark, creepy cabin atmosphere is what will suck you into the story. While some of the book leans toward misogyny, and this may pull some modern readers out of the story momentarily, don’t let that overshadow the rest of the descriptive wonders that take place throughout.