Reviews

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

_amberdp_'s review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

xanadupassenger's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I read this in one day. So many twists I almost got whiplash. Will definitely read more of Ward’s work. 

jeverett15's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

1.0

aleingang03's review against another edition

4.0

Confusing but good

civilchick's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

5.0

WOW. What a story. It’s horror for sure, with a gothic style. But also deeply emotional when some things are revealed later in the book. Catriona Ward does an expert job of weaving reality and fantasy, leaving you guessing until the very end.

(I also love the false reveals- had me thinking this was a super obvious story and then saying “WHAT!?!?” out loud when the truth was revealed). Incredible job

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Kidnapping and Medical trauma

chickpeawagon's review against another edition

dark mysterious

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

2.0

It was fine.

geckghost's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

2.5

cekrall's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

twice_jordyn's review against another edition

3.0

The plot twists and turns kept me guessing and confused (in a good way). I love a good unreliable narrator. However,

the use of DID as a plot device for horror feels tired and overdone, and a bit insince

. D's storyline felt forced sometimes. Not my favorite book, but interesting enough to give it a solid halfway rating.

melnee's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

5.0