A review by allmadhere106
House of Dolls by Francesca Lia Block

4.0

I love Francesca Lia Block so much! This book explores the idea of dolls having lives of their own, with feelings that aren't so different from humans. Like all of Block's books that I've read, there are lessons and truths strewn throughout and they resonate quite powerfully. I liked the added illustrations as well. I wish there would have been a little more to the book because I'm used to reading her teen stuff, but I enjoyed the quick read just the same.

For: fans of Block; readers wanting a whimsical and poignant story.

Possible red flags: loneliness and feelings of abandonment; jealousy; resentment; discussions of dolls as living things.