Lady in the Lake

I've been following Laura Lippman online for years, but I think this is the first time I've read one of her novels. Generally, I steer away from mysteries and thrillers, but I'm trying to read more of them. This seemed like a good way to start.

I enjoyed this quite a bit. The writing is strong and not entirely driven by the plot. The various perspectives and voices and an unlikable protagonist add depth. My trouble here is actually with the plot. I'm a believer in the theory that what happens in the end is both a surprise and something we saw coming the whole time. Here, though, the end contains so many twists that it is just too much. Maybe I missed clues, but I don't think all of the twists are even necessary for what has been accomplished through the length of the novel.