A review by octopus_farmer
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I was told this book would “fuck me up”. Perhaps not in the expected way - my brain does feel fried - but it felt more like Devotion where all the horror just becomes sadness and grief. I also liked the ribbing at academia through all the bizarre citations and petty arguments. Not life-changing, but a fun read to confound others with.
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