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amanda_m_harwood's review against another edition
It started off really good, but now the tone is just slow, and I know what the twist is, so it ruins it.
theresa_mysteries_and_mayhem's review against another edition
5.0
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward officially joined my list of books I wish I could read again for the very first time. It will never be as good as the first read because the twists and turns will all make sense as I read them. I will, however, enjoy eventually reading it again to appreciate the story without constantly trying to figure it out along the way. Once I decided to quit trying to figure it out, I enjoyed it so much more!
I can't say much about this book without feeling like I'm giving away a major plot point. I feel as if everything in this book is a major plot point! I will say that I now want to read more by Catriona Ward. Which of her books is your favorite?
I can't say much about this book without feeling like I'm giving away a major plot point. I feel as if everything in this book is a major plot point! I will say that I now want to read more by Catriona Ward. Which of her books is your favorite?
b00kh0arder's review against another edition
5.0
A book shaped spoon that scooped out my emotions as if they were ice cream. Longer RTC for the Nerd Daily.
traceyteaches's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shelbyaye's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
baksuz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
2.75
xeita's review against another edition
2.0
Well, I feel like it would've been a better story for me if I hadn't remembered the plot from The Ward (unfortunately, an Amber Heard movie). As soon as we learned about Lauren and Olivia, I knew it was the same situation so nothing surprised me after that.
The stream-of-consciousness writing style made this so dense and slow to read and for the first time, I got the audiobook because I just couldn't sit through it anymore. Not only was the slow, detailed narration making it miserable to read through, the audiobook was just barely tolerable on 3 X speed.
The only reason I sat through it was because I hoped I hadn't figured out the final twist. Sure enough, I did. Not only that but man, did it drag. Like, get to the point. I knew all this 100 pages ago.
The stream-of-consciousness writing style made this so dense and slow to read and for the first time, I got the audiobook because I just couldn't sit through it anymore. Not only was the slow, detailed narration making it miserable to read through, the audiobook was just barely tolerable on 3 X speed.
The only reason I sat through it was because I hoped I hadn't figured out the final twist. Sure enough, I did. Not only that but man, did it drag. Like, get to the point. I knew all this 100 pages ago.
silbs's review against another edition
5.0
This book threw a plot twist on me every five seconds but did it so well that I am not mad at all. A weird book for sure but such a good read. I got HOOKED so badly.
lindseyloureadsbooks's review against another edition
Execution of a cool idea feel flat on its face. (Googled spoilers) the creepy factor was through the roof