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The House Across the Lake

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by Riley Sager (Goodreads Author)

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Not really a question, but does anyone find this similar to The Woman in the Window? I haven't read this one yet but the premise sounds very similar.
Kate Shires That's kind of Riley Sager's schtick: take a well-known [horror movie] trope and do his own spin on it. The book itself makes a lot of references to R…moreThat's kind of Riley Sager's schtick: take a well-known [horror movie] trope and do his own spin on it. The book itself makes a lot of references to Rear Window.(less)
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Did anyone else find it interesting that the store would sell a postcard for a private lake with only 5 houses? Why would anyone other than the owners of those 5 houses want to send a postcard about a place they weren't allowed to even boat on?! I's not like i';s some big tourist attraction and people will be sending postcards of Greene Lake!
Lauren That's a good point that I didn't consider! In thinking of it now, maybe it's because of how Greene Lake was formed? The story of the ice berg that ev…moreThat's a good point that I didn't consider! In thinking of it now, maybe it's because of how Greene Lake was formed? The story of the ice berg that eventually melted is pretty cool. Or maybe just simply because it's known to have celebrities living there. (less)
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Linda Gale When you make up reality you can do anything you choose
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why are people still allowed to do this plot?
Mary Allowed? People have free will and can write what they wish.
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Rebekah Yes, I suspected him of something nefarious. I felt he had some hidden motive for supplying Casey with all that alcohol. why was he enabling her like …moreYes, I suspected him of something nefarious. I felt he had some hidden motive for supplying Casey with all that alcohol. why was he enabling her like that?(less)
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