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The House Across the Lake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Riley Sager

The House Across the Lake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lake House • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager is a thrilling mystery where Casey Fletcher, a widow who retreats to her family’s Vermont lake house, begins spying on her neighbors with binoculars. As she uncovers dark secrets about Katherine and Tom Royce, her curiosity entangles her in a dangerous web of lies, leading to shocking revelations and a fight for survival. The narrative includes depictions of violence, murder, suicide, and substance misuse.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

335,421 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager captivates with its gripping blend of suspense and mystery. The novel's twists and atmospheric setting are widely praised, alongside the compelling narrative. However, some readers found the plot implausible and the pacing uneven. Overall, it delivers an engaging but occasionally flawed thriller.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The House Across the Lake?

Fans of psychological thrillers like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train will enjoy The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager. It appeals to readers who love suspenseful plots, unreliable narrators, and intricate mysteries set in atmospheric locations.

3.8

335,421 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lake House • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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