The Drowning House

Author:  Elizabeth Black
Published By:  Nan A. Talese
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Book Blog For: GMTA
Rating: 4
Review:

"The Drowning House" by Elizabeth Black was indeed a novel that will take you into a  Gothic mystery, thriller, and  suspenseful read all rolled up into one. This novel definitely kept me turning the pages to see where the author was taking
me on this ride. The setting is from Galveston, Texas where we find Clare hascome home to do some work as a archival photographer where she has been recruited to put together a show about Galveston... showing old photos from the families and library.   However, Clare seems to be somewhat interested in 'Stella Tale.'  Now what is that all about? We find that she is very unhappy due to the fact of her marriage has fallen apart and more so...the terrible accident that took her daughter's life.  Now that Clare is back in Galveston she finds that there is not much change in her relationship with her mother and sister....you taking about a dysfunctional family!  Clare seems to find this  "a place filled with corrosive relationships and family secrets" dealing with the Carraday and Porterfield families. Now what is this all about?  Will Clare find any peace here?  I found some of the characters were not very likable and I will only say you will have to pick up "The Drowning House" to see who they may be, however I still enjoyed the read. 

Ms. Black does a wwonderful job in the excellent descriptions that are given on the Galveston area...making you feel as you are there,  especially if you have been there you will be able to identify it.  Also, the history of Galveston was simply well written.  From the read I could see that  really Clare is drowning from her memories of Galveston, along with a bad marriage,  the death of her child along with a few other things...  Now, with all that being said you will have to pick up the this good read and if you are like me ... you may get a suprise ending.  So, would I  recommend "The Drowning House" to you?  YES!