An interesting story, maybe written by an American as many Americanisms in it despite it being set in London. For example, 'people who sleep with a baseball by their bed' - not in this country! However that improves as the book goes on. There is a lot of bad language, much of it unnecessary and that spoilt it somewhat for me. However I liked the way it was written, going back and forth between the two main characters to build the story to the climax. I varied between liking the characters and being irritated by them. I think this is more aimed at younger people than older and although I quite enjoyed reading it, I do not feel I want to rush out and find another book by the same author.

The House was quite an enjoyable read although it wasn't exactly what I had been expecting.

I liked the writing style (the diary style entry's especially) as it enabled me to slip right into the story and get to know that two main characters. The narrator changes half way through but this hardly matters as it continues to flow easily.

i really wanted to like this book - I think the style of its telling - voices trading off - is demanding and I know it is effective for some readers and also that this story would not work if we oversaw everyone in third person as it were - they are hiding things from each other in this novel that looks back at personally damaging behaviour when the couple at center of this story unravel, when an abused young woman shows up - the past is brought in, told to use by an unreliable series of narrators. I guess I find this a bit claustrophobic - but it's scary and tightly wound alright - and worth it for some reasons for the frisson of shock at who murders who; and the wrongful imprisonment ... I can see its professional virtues however and I suspect if I read another of his titles I'd have an entirely different and more positive experience.

I enjoyed the overall story in this book. I feel though that it was too long. The ending is brilliant but it took too long to get there. I feel the title of the book is misleading. The book is about events that happen once Syd and Jack move into the house not the house itself. Overall it is a good read and the suspense builds the whole way through and the ending makes it worth reading.

Fab page turner, i was worried it was going to be too predictable but i loved every minute of the house. Fans of sophie hannah will enjoy!

Although this riveting story is titled The House it does not in any way resemble The Girl Before nor is there any supernatural elements to the story.Yes the house is pivotal to the plot but this is a gripping human character based story that had me hooked from the first page and I honestly enjoyed reading a lot more than the afore mentioned book.

Syd and Jack have just moved into their forever home and are still struggling to get over the shock that out of all the people who where at the viewing theirs was the winning bid.Not long after they have moved in Jack starts hearing mysterious noises at night then he discovers something strange in the attic.Following more sinister events cracks start to appear in their previously happy relashionship and after a body is discovered in the alleyway behind their home the couple find themselves being scrutinized by the police.

The story is narrated in the alternating perspectives of Syd and Jack and is split into two parts.The first half of the book is written in the form of a journal charting Syd and Jacks thoughts and feelings as events unfold in the present day as well as how and where the couple met and syd recounting memories from her past.One character`s thoughts pick up straight after where the previous character`s ended giving the reader a insight into what each character is thinking about the previous character`s thoughts.This is a clever way of keeping the reader turning the pages and in no way interferes with the flow of the story.The second part of the book is set in the present and charts events after Syd and Jack take their journal to the police. Syd and Jack are realistic,believable characters who's lives and behaviour have been heavily influenced by people from their pasts.

This is a gripping,twisty thriller about relashionships,lies,revenge and control.I thoroughly enjoyed this riviting book and look forward to reading more books by this author in the future.

I found this book a bit complex in its settings and unsatisfactory end with loose end, bit far fetched and unbelievable.

O.M.G

I just devoured this gem....

Perfect execution of a psychological thriller right here. I know the release date is a long ways off but I just HAD to dive right in and once I started I couldn't put it down.

The writing is pure genius. SO original, so clever- the way Lelic starts off "telling" the story. You find out more later why it's this way and I loved it even more.

"You see, the thing was, I hadn't touched her. Not when I'd got up, not when I'd come back into the room. Whoever's hand she thought she'd felt-- it wasn't mine."

Right away we're thrown into the telling of the story. It gives off such a creepy, mysterious, ominous vibe. Jack and Syd just moved into their new house but not all is as it seems. A series of events happen that has Jack wondering if he's just paranoid or what's really going on? He warns us early on it's not paranormal, so it's really got you on your toes wondering what this eerie feeling is.

"When you're caught inside a dungeon, even the faintest flicker in the dark is like a promise of daylight. And if it turns out not to be, if it turns out instead to be a burning staircase... Well. You take your chances anyway."

Meanwhile, Syd develops a close relationship with a young troubled girl in the neighborhood. One that she can relate to a lot from her childhood. One that just might get her in trouble herself, or could end up being her saving grace.

Tangled webs are woven.... lies are told... secrets are buried.... When it all comes to light and the truth comes out you will NOT see it coming!

My rating: 5/5 stars
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks for allowing me to read this book!