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A Stranger in the House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Book Brief

Shari Lapena

A Stranger in the House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena is a psychological thriller about a woman who wakes up in the hospital with no memory of a car accident. As she pieces together the events that led her there, unsettling secrets about her domestic life begin to surface, causing tension and suspicion.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Unnerving

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Shari Lapena's A Stranger in the House is a gripping and fast-paced thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Positive reviews highlight its compelling twists and engaging narrative. However, some critics note that the characters lack depth and certain plot points feel predictable. Overall, it’s a page-turner that fans of domestic suspense will likely enjoy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Stranger in the House?

Readers who enjoy fast-paced psychological thrillers with unexpected twists will love A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena. Fans of Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train and Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl will be captivated by Lapena's ability to keep them guessing until the very end.

Character List

Karen Krupp

A seemingly quiet suburbanite and loving wife in her 30s who works part-time as a bookkeeper and has no past ties, prompting questions about her true identity.

An accountant and Karen's husband, idealistic and trusting, who navigates the challenges presented by revelations about his wife's hidden past.

The Krupps’ neighbor and Tom's former affair partner, who is unhappily married and becomes increasingly obsessed with the couple.

An experienced and diligent investigator dressed in a smart, expensive suit, focusing on unraveling the complex case involving the Krupp family.

Rasbach’s junior partner, known for his creative thinking, who helps brainstorm various possibilities for the case they are investigating.

Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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