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A review by bookish_olga
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Wow, this was one of the most surprising reads of this year!
'This is the story of a murderer. A stolen child. Revenge. This is the story of Ted, who lives with his daughter Lauren and his cat Olivia in an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. All these things are true. And yet some of them are lies. You think you know what's inside the last house on Needless Street. You think you've read this story before. But you're wrong. In the dark forest at the end of Needless Street, something lies buried. But it's not what you think...'
When I read that one of the multiple perspectives in this story is a cat, I was sold instantly. This book is a wild ride, extremely confusing for for the most part, but an absolute delight. This book is undeniably a captivating conversation starter, brimming with intriguing darkness. There were moments when I questioned the very essence of what I was reading, yet it only heightened my enjoyment. It's a unique literary experience that stands apart from anything I've encountered before, and I relished every bit of it.
It's difficult to say more without giving too much away. Just read it, you won't regret it.
'This is the story of a murderer. A stolen child. Revenge. This is the story of Ted, who lives with his daughter Lauren and his cat Olivia in an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. All these things are true. And yet some of them are lies. You think you know what's inside the last house on Needless Street. You think you've read this story before. But you're wrong. In the dark forest at the end of Needless Street, something lies buried. But it's not what you think...'
When I read that one of the multiple perspectives in this story is a cat, I was sold instantly. This book is a wild ride, extremely confusing for for the most part, but an absolute delight. This book is undeniably a captivating conversation starter, brimming with intriguing darkness. There were moments when I questioned the very essence of what I was reading, yet it only heightened my enjoyment. It's a unique literary experience that stands apart from anything I've encountered before, and I relished every bit of it.
It's difficult to say more without giving too much away. Just read it, you won't regret it.