"Tom Lake" is a family drama with some mystery when it comes to the mother's love life.

The book has a nice feel to it, a bit nostalgic and very summery.

However, I can't say that the story feels innovative and original and that I haven't read something like that before. That is why, the twists were predictable and the story got boring quickly. However, I did enjoy the final chapters.

Also, the back and forth was confusing and I was often lost as to what timeline I was reading.