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A review by lisaar91
The House by Simon Lelic
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I give this book 3.5 stars, but will round up to 4.
I can see from other reviews that I'm in a minority to have not LOVED this book. I mean I liked it, but love is a strong word.
The House isn't a 'horror', although the title and cover suggest it is. But the House is central to the plot. Jack and Syd have just bought their first home, when they get wrapped up in a story of murder, and the past comes back to haunt them.
I'm a big fan of psychological thrillers, and this didn't disappoint! The reason I didn't love this book, is because I didn't like anyone in it. I get we're supposed to root for Jack and Sydney, but I just didn't like them enough.
The twist was good - but I did guess it, probably cause I knew there was a twist coming.
Worth a read! Definitely- and I can see it becoming a hit on release!
I give this book 3.5 stars, but will round up to 4.
I can see from other reviews that I'm in a minority to have not LOVED this book. I mean I liked it, but love is a strong word.
The House isn't a 'horror', although the title and cover suggest it is. But the House is central to the plot. Jack and Syd have just bought their first home, when they get wrapped up in a story of murder, and the past comes back to haunt them.
I'm a big fan of psychological thrillers, and this didn't disappoint! The reason I didn't love this book, is because I didn't like anyone in it. I get we're supposed to root for Jack and Sydney, but I just didn't like them enough.
The twist was good - but I did guess it, probably cause I knew there was a twist coming.
Worth a read! Definitely- and I can see it becoming a hit on release!