The only one left by Riley Sager


This is the first book of Riley Sager's that I read. I remember distinctly that it was all the rage and most forums I follow, had an alternate post about this novel.

The plot revolves around the Hope family, primarily, Lenora Hope, who allegedly killed her parents and sister. She continues to live in her childhood home, named Hope's End, though her years have now rendered her almost invalid. Now, 54 years later, Kit McDeere, a health care aide arrives at Hope's End to care for Lenora. She battles her own demons, but greater ones lurk at Hope's End. Will sanity prevail as the people and the house reveal their secrets and betrayals.

Dizzy. That's how I felt when I finished reading this novel. The writing ebbs and flows, in the sense that around the 40% mark, I was a bit bored. There are surprises along the way and you know pretty much in advance that there are big reveals coming. Boy, do they take their time. The final 25% of the book will hit you like a freight train. Secrets upon secrets upon secrets are revealed right until the final page and you struggle to keep up. I finished the final chapter and literally stared at a wall for 10 minutes straight to remember everything I read.

It's a good novel and if you want to be spooked, surprised and shocked, then go for it. I will read more of Riley Sager's books over time, but this was a good one to start with.

I give it 4/5

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