A review by cwiita
Devil House by John Darnielle

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

God, it took me so long to finish this book. While I was frustrated with some of the formal experimentation while I was in the thick of it, I find this type of read to be really gratifying. There’s something to be said for Darnielle’s ability to convey seemingly infinite perspectives, genres, and plots while still tying them into a story which is relatively consistent. Don’t get me wrong, this took more conscious effort than my usual reads, but I learned to love the slow progression once I hit the rapid unraveling at the end. Darnielle has a knack for beautiful sentences and sneaks in poignant reflections amidst the insanity that make this read even more worthwhile. 
Still, less of a horror/thriller, more of a reflection on truth and the ethics of true crime.