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A review by nabzilla
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
Did not finish book. Stopped at 84%.
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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