The House Across the Lake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Pages 1-98

Pages 99-180

Pages 181-219

Pages 220-285

Pages 286-349

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

How does the theme of obsession play out in The House Across the Lake? Which characters exhibit obsessive behavior and what motivates them? Is obsession in these instances a positive or negative force?

Discuss the role of memory and nostalgia in the novel. What memories does Casey run from and why is she avoiding them? How does her choice to suppress these memories impact her life at the lake house?

Analyze the character of Casey Fletcher. How does she evolve throughout the novel, and what motivates her actions and decisions? Is she ultimately a “good” or “bad” person?