A review by meetlyss
A House at the Bottom of a Lake by Josh Malerman

challenging reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

josh malerman is so skilled at creating unease and tension. readers looking for straight-up horror should not expect that from this novella. it's essentially a metaphor for young/first love and i thought it was beautifully (and creepily) executed.