5. It brought everything in line as to the sequence of the events throughout the book. An Indie Next Pick! The characters were amazing and creepy. Sarah Langan, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Good NeighborsThis book was like an onion. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/, Book Lists for preschoolers to youngadults, List of books in which necromancy doesntpay, Follow Necromancy Never Pays on WordPress.com. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Learn more. A brutal, twisty, puzzle box of a book. So much so that I believe I won't truly appreciate each and every word until I read it a second time to appreciate the author's character building from a new perspective. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. Most of the book takes place in Teds house or the surrounding woods area. Please try again. You are an honest child. I felt that everything the author wrote added to the story. Recommended for anyone interested in horror with well-realized characters and a claustrophobic, intense setting." The deal was negotiated by Michael Dean at Andrew Nurnberg Associates. It is utterly compelling, and it deserves all the praise that it has been getting. Interesting perspective. A Library Journal Editors' Pick! Said Ward: From the very first, I was bowled over by the Imaginarium team their passion, their dedication and thoughtful approach to this book. Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy"Brilliant. Unable to add item to List. : I love the kitty more, I said.Good, she said. Would recommend this to anyone with an open mind. Each thinks the other is planning to murder her out there. $18.91. I highly recommend this book. Was an interesting read ,but at times frustrating ,with all the different characters relating their perception of the same events. I read it in one sitting because its so compelling, but the more I got drawn into the mystery of what was happening and the more I found out, the worse I felt. Such exquisite writing. Muriel Gray, author of The Ancient"Its one eerie mind-bender of a novel in the best way." Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2021. There was a lot of buzz surrounding The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward, so I knew I had to bump it to the top of my TBR pile, and Im so glad I did. Growing up, Stephen King was my gateway to horror. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2021. I had a conversation the other day about how literature depends not on plot, but on style. . She studied English at the University of Oxford, and later, completed a Creative Writing Masters at the University of East Anglia. I know that The Last House on Needless Street is in the best possible hands, and I cant wait to start working with them to bring the mysterious world of Needless Street to life on film., Serkis called The Last House on Needless Street The kind of book you come across once in a lifetime. You think you know what's inside the last house on Needless Street. : It twists and turns you in many directions. Learn more about the program. Please consider donating to The Michigan Daily, Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building The New York Times"The most powerful narratives in the genre manage to create an unshakable sense of unease, and that's exactly what this novel does a must-read for those who like the kind of labyrinthine narratives that pull the rug out from under you, sending you tumbling into a dark, dark room." The deepest parts of this book are heart wrenching and captivating. The satisfaction at the twist at the end and its reveal can only be experienced once, but Wards prose makes this enjoyable beyond the plot and uncovering the nested secrets of the novel. CATRIONA WARD was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. 'The Last House on Needless Street' (Viper Books, Tor Nightfire) was a Times Book of the Month, Observer Book of the Month, March Editors Pick on Open Book, a Between the Covers BBC2 book club selection, a Times bestseller, and is being developed for film by Andy Serkiss production company, The Imaginarium. Sounds like something I would read when Im in a different frame of mind. I've read it and was blown away. , Print length It shocks us into remembering we are human in the sense that we are mere flesh and bone, yet we are also extraordinary creatures able to contemplate our existence. Lauren is Teds daughter, and possesses important information about her father which transforms the character. Her sister, Dee, is still looking for her, years after everyone else has given up. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Wonderful review, Jeanne. : , File size It's a true nerve-shredder that keeps its mind-blowing secrets to the very end. Why did you decide to write a modern gothic thriller? Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. 'The Last House on Needless Street' (Viper Books, Tor Nightfire) was a Times Book of the Month, Observer Book of the Month, March Editors Pick on Open Book, a Between the Covers BBC2 book club selection, a Times bestseller, and is being developed for film by Andy Serkiss production company, The Imaginarium. Each element finds its way back to each other, and they complete each other in unbelievably satisfying ways. I've read it and was blown away. This book was discussed on one of the FB Author pages I follow, so I downloaded it and dove right in!! Shout it from the rooftops, tell all your friends this novel is a must-read! Dee only ever reads this one book. Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023. my review of The Last House on Needless Street, Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023. 'Little Eve' (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2018) won the 2019 Shirley Jackson Award and the August Derleth Prize for Best Horror Novel at the 2019 British Fantasy Awards, making her the only woman to have won the prize twice, and was a Guardian best book of 2018. , Language : Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Her debut Rawblood (W&N, 2015) won Best Horror Novel at the 2016 British Fantasy Awards, was shortlisted for the Authors Club Best First Novel Award and a WHSmith Fresh Talent title. At first, I found the structure fragmented my understanding of exactly what was happening, but this mirrors the characters lives: theres no omniscient narrator, no one person who guides the reader through. I gave a single nod. Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023. Please try your request again later. BooklistWhat did I just read?! I stayed up late to finish it and then I didnt want to go to sleep. Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. This engaged me in the narrative to such an extent that I found it hard to put the book down; when I did, I was still trying to untangle the narrative threads in my mind. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. The Last House on Needless Street has been called a horror novel or a gothic thriller. The story is initially told by Ted, who lives on Needless Street near the lake where Lulu disappeared. Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023, Talk about the unreliable narrator. Esquire magazine listed it as one of the top 25 best horror novels of all time. A World Fantasy and August Derleth Award Finalist! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2021. She lives in London and Devon. Viper will publish in the UK on March 18 and Tor Nightfire will publish in the U.S. in late September. What really happened to Dees sister? : : I just love how this book was written. Time is iffy and everyone is erratic. In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street is a shocking and immersive read perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Haunting of Hill House. Some twists I liked better than others. Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023. The Last House on Needles has been added to your Cart. And a house cat who loves napping and reading the Bible. , Sticky notes I highly recommend this book. As every other reviewer here will say: it's hard to review this book without spoilers. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Let me in. Certainly, Dee (Lulus older sister) holds him responsible, and when the reader hears the story from her perspective, it appears likely. She abuses him by performing unnecessary and painful medical procedures, during which he is not allowed to make any noise or move at all. SFF World"This is a true page-turner. STARRED reviews from Library Journal and Publishers Weekly!Named one of the "50 Best Horror Books of All Time" by Esquire! But IT IS PHENOMENAL. you survive it. But it ends in a way that makes me somehow feel tranquil. I think Olivia is very much her own cat, however. Bloody Disgusting"[A]n immersive, head-shaking, game of a novel that speaks to the horrors of a persons past and how a horrific event can leave people unchanged for the worse." Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. A teenage girl who isn't allowed outside, not after last time. She practically floated down the aisle and when she reached . This is extraordinary, high-wire-act horror, audacious as hell. Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Red Hands"Dark and creepy, sad and wonderfully strange. Ward expertly uses the horror concept of the fantastic, which describes the state of teetering between believing alternatively in a supernatural or a psychological explanation for events. This is such a twisted story. I didn't give it 5 starts because I was lost, at times, in the tracking of the story, 4.5. I would say I inhaled this in one, but I think I was too busy holding my breath throughout. Library Journal, starred reviewFull of twists and turns, this high-concept gothic horror is going to be huge. GuardianThe buzz building around Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street is real. When she finishes, she opens the book at random in the middle and continues reading. I know that horror is about creating and using fear; Ward creates fear surrounding the abuse the characters suffer at the hands of others, but we as readers are never taught to fear DID itself. As the characters chase ghosts, so does the reader, and the Gothic is always close at hand. Both novels are critical darlings & both are horror-adjacent . I couldn't put this one down. I highly recommend this book. People who are interested in human psychology might be interested in it. From the ramshackle houses to the disappearing children, there's something nefarious at foot - but is it human or supernatural? She read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford and is a graduate of the Creative Writing MA at the University of East Anglia. It's so good you'll read it twice. This isnt just a thriller; its a sleek, diabolical, stress-inducing machine. . Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022. This is a dark psychological horror with alot of twists and turns. It's a must-read for horror fans." STARRED reviews from Library Journal and Publishers Weekly!Named one of the "50 Best Horror Books of All Time" by Esquire! share. Change). Highly recommend!! What really brought the book together for me was reading the very last ( spoiler). Ward wrote in her afterword that she did a lot of research on DID and had long conversations with people who live with trauma-induced DID. The New York Times Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street is a shocking and immersive read perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Haunting of Hill House. Bravo. Joanne Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Gospel of Loki"The new face of literary dark fiction." Is she a complete creation, or is she based on a real cat? Please read our privacy notice before signing up. I loved everything about this book from cover to cover. CATRIONA WARD was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. Its terrifyingly real and physically upsetting, yet, like the best of the genre, it leaves space for hope to ultimately shine through." Whats done is done. She executes the existentialism in this passage in a sad yet satisfying way, like releasing a deep breath. , ISBN-13 A man who drinks alone in front of his TV, trying to ignore the gaps in his memory. All these things are true. She read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford and is a graduate of the Creative Writing MA at the University of East Anglia. I want you to feel the power of it, she said. This book was discussed on one of the FB Author pages I follow, so I downloaded it and dove right in!! I've read it and was blown away. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2021. In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. Learn more. I didn't find it horrifying or terrifying, though it is thrilling to read. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Like most horror, Wards book takes its emotional undercurrents from unavoidable mortality; like great horror, it utilizes fear to force readers to contemplate that mortality. However, the villain is not the person with mental illness; its the abuser who is actually evil. Broadly, the novel follows Ted, a man living alone in his mid-30s, his daughter Lauren, his lesbian Bible-reading cat Olivia and a woman named Dee who lost her younger sister in an abduction years ago. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Book Reporter. I knew where the book had to end up, so I wrote my way furiously towards that. "A terrifying exploration of human consciousness that excavates character like an ice pick chipping through an ancient glacier: The deeper one goes, the chillier it gets." , Tor Nightfire; 1st edition (September 28, 2021), Publication date I loved Rawblood. As every other reviewer here will say: it's hard to review this book without spoilers. , Publisher It felt impossible at times but I just had to believe it would come together. Please try again. Again, possibly everything we need to know about Dee is revealed by what we learn early on:She reads Wuthering Heights. The revulsion that dawns on us as we realize what is happening to Ted in this moment is compounded by his youthful, innocent voice. In the most basic sense, The Last House on Needless Street follows the story of Ted, a lonely man who lives in a boarded up house (on Needless Street, naturally) with his 12 year old. Just that little excerpt, holy sh*t! Funny that I justified your hunch so immediately! See production, box office & company info.