The Lost House by Melissa Larsen is set in the fascinating landscape of Iceland in a remote town where 40 years ago a brutal murder occurred. Agnes, the granddaughter of the assumed killer, is retuning to her family’s home to meet with a podcast creator and talk about what it was like growing up with her grandfather and hopefully, change the towns mind about his innocence. As she arrives, new tragedy has struck and another young woman has disappeared into the freezing cold dark night.
Agnes is a really complicated character and a bit of an unreliable narrator as she slowly comes to grips with her own history as well as that of her family. Her relationship with her father is so interesting as she’s trying to come to grips with who the man she loved more than anything’s story unravels.
I really enjoyed the description of Iceland and the unnatural landscape. I would love to visit there someday for sure. It was such a beautiful contrast to the storyline, as well as using the weather as another character in the storytelling was such a great choice.
I really enjoyed the twists and turns that this book took us on. I highly suggest if you enjoy a good thriller ride.
Thank you to St Martin’s Press for providing me with an advanced copy of The Lost House by Melissa Larsen in exchange for my honest review.
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