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

challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i loved the experience of reading this book. not just the infamous bizarre page layouts, but the psuedo-academic analysis of this nonexistant house is a blast. this book is not for everyone, however i cannot help but use this book as a litmus test for who i can and cannot truly vibe with.

as for the actual plot and content, i thoroughly enjoyed what was going on, and watching the personal struggles of these characters unfold, reflected in their work. i have a lot of analysis and digging to do aftet reading, but i highly recommend house of leaves -- there is no wrong way to read it. i cannot stop talking about it either.
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