A review by clummo
House of Stairs by William Sleator

mysterious reflective tense fast-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

3.0

The author's characterisation is very strong and all five teenager characters are very distinct from each other. Given the extremely limited backdrop, it's the characters that are the centrepiece of the novel, and their interactions felt authentic and realistic. However the plot was somewhat limited by the locked setting.