A review by swalk
The Lodge by Sue Watson

dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Soon after the blended Wilson family arrive at a beautiful Lodge on the Cornish coastline, they are met by a knock on the door from the police. There’s been a hit and run on the road approaching the lodge and the victim is in critical condition. Angela’s son Scott and the rest of the family are gathered to celebrate her 75th Birthday, but things are incredibly awkward from the outset as Scott’s first wife, Fiona and his current wife Danny are both at the event -  the tension is palpable.
 
A gripping and addictive psychological thriller, with convincing characters and many twists and turns right to the very end. I changed my thoughts on where this was going on numerous occasions as each person revealed a darker side. You can feel the undercurrent of the characters ulterior motives throughout; It’s clear no one is being truly honest and a lot of suspicious comments are made, who could have been involved in the car accident? Who is telling the truth about what? 

The plot was great, and the character development was interesting with some truly loathsome and irritating characters in the mix. I enjoyed the unreliable narrators, as you see the timeline from various characters point of view and how different comments and actions are perceived.
 
Overall this is an excellent thriller and well worth the listen, especially if you enjoy a twisty tale. I really enjoy Tamsin Kennard as a narrator, so was thrilled to see she had a role in this and both the narrators did a great job. 


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