"House of Lost Dreams" by Graham Joyce is a captivating novel set on a Greek Island, blending elements of Greek mythos, dark spirits, and mysterious pasts. The story revolves around a thirtyish English couple who move to a small village on the island in search of balance in their lives. Renting a deserted beachside house with a dark history, they uncover secrets both within the house and within themselves. Despite the chilling moments, the book is filled with warmth, humanity, humor, mystery, and sensuality, showcasing Joyce's excellent penmanship akin to Ian McEwan.
The plot of "House of Lost Dreams" is described as atmospheric, suspenseful, and unputdownable, typical of Graham Joyce's style. The narrative weaves together the couple's personal secrets with the enigmatic past of the house, creating a page-turner that deserves more attention. The author's ability to blend horror elements with imagination, humanity, and charm, without fitting into a specific genre, adds depth to the storytelling and makes the book a pleasure to read.
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Triggers may include themes of psychological tension, references to dark pasts, and supernatural elements that could evoke discomfort.
Has Romance?
There are elements of romance intertwined with the main characters' personal journeys, adding depth to their relationship.
From The Publisher:
Mike and Kim give up their jobs and travel to Greece in search of a new life. They arrive at a beautiful coastal village and rent a primitive but idyllic house on the beach. But the house is an unsettling place with a shadow over it. Name things and they appear. Events happen which threaten to destroy their idyll and their relationship. What is the secret of the House and who are they watched by? Is it by a friend or an enemy?
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