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Lady in the Lake

Laura Lippman
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63 pages • 2 hours read

Laura Lippman

Lady in the Lake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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    Laura Lippman's Lady in the Lake is a compelling mix of crime thriller and social commentary, praised for its rich, atmospheric setting and multifaceted characters. However, some readers feel the narrative's pace can be uneven. Overall, it's a thought-provoking novel that deftly explores themes of race and gender in 1960s Baltimore.

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    Who Should Read Lady in the Lake?

    Fans of gripping, character-driven mysteries like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train will relish Laura Lippman's Lady in the Lake. Ideal for readers who appreciate intricate plots, strong female protagonists, and an evocative 1960s Baltimore setting.

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    Reading Age

    18+years

    Book Details

    Genre
    Mystery / Crime Fiction
    Historical Fiction
    Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
    Themes
    Identity: Gender
    Identity: Race
    Life/Time: Midlife