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Author [[Stephen King]] gave the novel a positive review in the ''[[The New York Times]]'', calling it "extraordinary", and praising the novel's use of twists and |
Author [[Stephen King]] gave the novel a positive review in the ''[[The New York Times]]'', calling it "extraordinary", and praising the novel's use of plot twists and characterizations.<ref>{{Cite news |last=King |first=Stephen |date=2019-07-18 |title=Stephen King Reviews Laura Lippman’s New Novel, ‘Lady in the Lake’ |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/books/review/laura-lippman-lady-in-the-lake.html}}</ref> [[Kirkus Reviews]] gave the book a [[starred review]] and called it "a stylish, sexy, suspenseful period drama about a newsroom and the city it covers."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lady in the Lake |url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/laura-lippman/lady-in-the-lake-lippman/ |website=Kirkus Reviews}}</ref> It also received a starred review from ''[[Publishers Weekly]]'', whose reviewer wrote that it "captures the era’s zeitgeist while painting a striking portrait of unapologetic female ambition."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman |url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780062390011 |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=Publishers Weekly}}</ref> Clémence Michallon of ''[[The Independent]]'' praised the novel's characters and realistic portrayal of 1960s Baltimore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-27 |title=Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman, review|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/lady-in-the-lake-laura-lippman-review-baltimore-david-simon-the-wire-a9019121.html |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=The Independent}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:37, 10 May 2024
Lady in the Lake is a 2019 novel by Laura Lippman, published by William Morrow and Company. It was adapted by Alma Har'el into the upcoming television series of the same name on Apple TV+.[1]
Background
Lippman was inspired to write the book by two unrelated deaths in Baltimore in 1969: the murder of 11-year-old Esther Lebowitz, and the mysterious death of Shirley Parker, a 33-year-old black woman.[2] Lippman first learned about the latter death, which was underreported, while working at the The Baltimore Sun.[3]
Premise
A bored Jewish housewife leaves her husband and moves to downtown Baltimore to become an investigative reporter. She soon begins unraveling the mystery behind the murder of a black bartender and a young Jewish girl. The book deals with themes of racism and misogyny in 1960s America.
Reception
Author Stephen King gave the novel a positive review in the The New York Times, calling it "extraordinary", and praising the novel's use of plot twists and characterizations.[4] Kirkus Reviews gave the book a starred review and called it "a stylish, sexy, suspenseful period drama about a newsroom and the city it covers."[5] It also received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, whose reviewer wrote that it "captures the era’s zeitgeist while painting a striking portrait of unapologetic female ambition."[6] Clémence Michallon of The Independent praised the novel's characters and realistic portrayal of 1960s Baltimore.[7]
Adaptation
The book is being adapted into the Apple TV+ series Lady in the Lake, starring Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram.[1]
References
- ^ a b White, Peter (2021-03-10). "Natalie Portman & Lupita Nyong'o To Star In 'Lady In The Lake' Series At Apple From Alma Har'el, Dre Ryan, Jean-Marc Vallée, Bad Wolf & Endeavor Content". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ Tkacik, Christina (2019-07-23). "How 2 unrelated deaths from 1969 inspired Baltimore crime novelist Laura Lippman's 'Lady in the Lake'". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ Kelly, Mary Louise. "Real Disappearances Are The Premise For Laura Lippman's 'Lady In The Lake'". NPR.
- ^ King, Stephen (2019-07-18). "Stephen King Reviews Laura Lippman's New Novel, 'Lady in the Lake'". The New York Times.
- ^ "Lady in the Lake". Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ "Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
- ^ "Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman, review". The Independent. 2019-07-27. Retrieved 2023-12-17.