Book: The House Across the Lake
Author: Riley Sager
Fiction/Nonfiction: Fiction
Have I Read this Author Before: No
One sentence summary: A mostly has-been actress with a drinking problem moves to her childhood summer home on Lake Greene where her husband drowned the year before, and gets caught up in the mysterious disappearance of her neighbor.
Did it Make Me Want to Keep Reading: Yes, there were multiple possible scenarios and I wanted to find out which was the reality; the writing was clear, and intelligent.
The Best Thing About the Book: The writing is straightforward, very readable, and creates suspense. There were several possible outcomes and I found myself changing my theories.
The Worst Thing About the Book: The story does alternate between the past and the present which occasionally caused me to flip back and forth at times to remind myself what happened when, but I don’t hate it completely as it also sets up one of the most interesting twists.
What I Learned: A little bit about police procedure and the difficulties of evidence obtained illegally.
The Bottom Line: An interesting, compelling read with a Twist you won’t see coming.
Would I read this Author Again: Yes, I enjoyed this and look forward to the next one!
Next Book to be Read by this Author: Survive the Night
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