A review by savvy999
Devil House by John Darnielle

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

4.0

Occasionally confounding, and intricately woven, the novel places a deliberate haze over the eyes of the reader, asking them to parse the morality and verity of the prosaic and lyrical content of the novel. Darnielle’s songwriting deeply influences the strength of description and scenario as well as ( I suspect) playing into the game of alternating narration that pervades the book. The novel is ultimately more meditation than horror, asking layered questions about the ethics of true crime and the mythology it creates. 
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