Synopsis
The perfect couple. The perfect house. The perfect crime.
Londoners Jack and Syd moved into the house a year ago. It seemed like their dream home: tons of space, the perfect location, and a friendly owner who wanted a young couple to have it.
So when they made a grisly discovery in the attic, Jack and Syd chose to ignore it. That was a mistake. Because someone has just been murdered outside their back door.
And now the police are watching them...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780241296547
- Number of pages: 352
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 21 mm
- Weight: 245g
- Languages: English
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Atmospheric
I have read all Simon Lelic’s previous novels and none of them shy away from controversial topics. The House is no different with its main theme of the abu... READ MORE
Worth a read!
It's impossible to start this book and not become addicted to it instantly. The way the book is written - Jack and his girlfriend Syd, write their side of ... READ MORE
Four and a half stars out of five!
That gorgeously eerie cover set a pretty high standard with regards to my expectations of this book. I was hoping for something creepy, something chilling... READ MORE
Fantastic psychological thriller!
When Jack and Sydney move into their new London home, they can't believe their luck. It's everything they've ever dreamed of and more. However, while inves... READ MORE
Good stuff!
The House by Simon Lelic pulled the wool over my eyes. I was so focused on the relationship between young couple Syd and Jack, and even Syd and neighbor gi... READ MORE
Slow Burner
I found The House a bit of a slow burner and because of that I never really found it gripping .The story is actually very good but I found confusing with J... READ MORE
A Look at our New Neighbors
Mr Lelic presents us with a novel that looks at the question of how our childhood and family background affect our adult life. Jack and Syd boyfrie... READ MORE
3,5 stars. My enjoyment of the book grew, the more I read
Jack and Sydney can hardly believe their luck when their offer on their dream house is accepted. So they have to take the house as seen, and so it’s full o... READ MORE
Dark and Disturbing
At first you can be forgiven for thinking that this is a supernatural tale, a haunted house; the opening pieces certainly give that impression. With the f... READ MORE
Chilling
Londoners Jack & Syd have found the perfect house, at least Syd thinks so though Jack isn’t sure. Convinced they’ve been outbid, both are surprised to fin... READ MORE