Reviews

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

desolation73's review against another edition

5.0

I think this book is pure genius it shouldnt work but it does, and it wont work for everybody either I could see it being a marmite book, for me its a unique book. New book out in February.

j_j_r_m's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

vaudevillianveteran's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

koscielski's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

jinxei's review against another edition

3.0

An interesting and suspenseful read that would be ruined by any further explanation on the plot.

I found it to be more mystery than thriller or horror, but it was still entertaining. Definitely would be a good chilly weather fall read.

Olivia was my absolute favorite part and my reason to continue. Who would have known the cat’s narration would be the best part?

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC.

mimikins34's review against another edition

5.0

It took me a while to get into it, but once this book pulled me in it kept me guessing. It’s a dark psychological story. It definitely needs to be read without knowing any spoilers to get the full experience.

blindstitchbookwyrm's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

takey's review

dark hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

5.0

misstwosense's review against another edition

4.0

Maybe Don’t Think Too Hard About It

This is a twisty, pulpy read that I couldn’t put down. It’s a technically ambitious piece of writing that often toes the thin line between subverting and reinforcing negative stereotypes. Some of what is going on in this book is pretty clearly telegraphed early on. It’s like reading a compelling mystery novel that actually does contain the clues needed for the reader to solve at least part of it themselves. And that was engaging and made for an exciting and hard to put down read.

I’m docking a star for the unbelievably stupid afterword where the author tries to take this wild mess and someone how paint it as a loving tribute to those who suffer from a specific mental illness. Girl, come on. You are fooling no one. Every author researches for their writing. You don’t need to act like your research is somehow superior and important. It’s a pulpy horror novel, not a dissertation.

hollsbooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0