Questions About Home Before Dark

by Riley Sager (Goodreads Author)

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Just finished this and thought it was great, but what's up with the title? What am I missing? I don't remember seeing it in the text and I can't figure out what its significance is.

Joy I didn’t like the title, it will bee hard to remember because it didn’t match the story.

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Can someone please tell me, without giving away spoilers, if the book is more paranormal with paranormal twists or if it's a psychological thriller? I don't really enjoy paranormal thrillers with paranormal twists, so I'm a little apprehensive to pick up this book, but i loved his others books

Anne I think if you liked his earlier works, particularly "Lock Every Door," you'll find this to be a very satisfying read. I feel like some ghost stories …moreI think if you liked his earlier works, particularly "Lock Every Door," you'll find this to be a very satisfying read. I feel like some ghost stories can get lost in the weeds of the haunting (leaving me more confused than scared). Riley Sager does a nice job managing this whole tale. I found it clear cut, highly engaging, and the ending wasn't a let down.(less)

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This sounds just like the Haunting of Hill House (at least the Netflix version)... is it worth the read or too derivative?