The Lake House by Kate Morton

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I adore Kate Morton's voice, style, mood, and flair. When a new book of hers hits the shelves, I pounce on like one starved for food. I wish I could give THE LAKE HOUSE 4.5 stars but alas there's no way to do that. I compare all my favorite authors' new books to my favorites among their previous titles. I will always compare Kate's new books to THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN and THE SECRET KEEPER and THE HOUSE AT RIVERTON. I liked THE LAKE HOUSE very much, but not as much as these others. I was disappointed that I figured out a key reveal before it was revealed. Maybe it's because I write novels, too, and am always threading intrigue and mystery into my books so perhaps I am more clued in to that technique? And yet I was much surprised by the reveal in THE SECRET KEEPER. Perhaps that's why I could only give four stars here instead of five, because I wanted all the experience that I had with THE SECRET KEEPER. I don't recommend reading THE LAKE HOUSE when you're tired. I read at the end of the day, just before bed. There's a lot happening in the pages and many point-of-view character changes to keep track of. It's an exquisite book nonetheless, and I'm still a die-hard fan.



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