The House by Simon Lelic

The House

Simon Lelic

340 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

What if your perfect home turned out to be the scene of the perfect crime?Londoners Jack and Syd moved into the house a year ago. It seemed like their dream home: tons of space, the perfect location, and a friendly owner who wanted a young couple ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 336 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
mysterious 76%
tense 76%
emotional 23%
adventurous 15%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 23% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 46% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.27

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