I'm very late to the party but I completely agree (except I never read anything else by the author). I just loved the ride. Then Dee moves in across the street. Do not miss this book.. All these things are true. Dee chases Ted through the woods thinking that he has Lauren in a bag and is going to kill her, but is bit by a snake. He doesnt have friends and he cant quite get free of his mothers influence over him even though shes been long gone. Book spoilers aheadif you havent yet read. LOL. Time is iffy and everyone is erratic. The Last House on Needless Street is a powerful story told by a first-rate craftsperson. I was given an advance reader copy of The Last House on Needless Street by award winning author Catriona Ward by Tor's new horror imprint, Nightfire.The book already had buzz from Stephen King saying that he hadn't "read anything this exciting since Gone Girl" and a blurb from Paul . Really good summing up of the book's flaws here: https://medium.com/wayward-magazine/im-so-mad-about-the-last-house-on-needless-street-57a2f9b16f88. Big, fat. Teds alters integrate, he gets therapy from a real therapist, and starts to become a part of society again. It's a difficult book to review however, as the less you know about the plot going in, the better (though the title reminds me of the house on Neibolt street from IT, it's not a spoiler for me to say . Honestly I don't get angry about figuring out what's going on in a story because to me that means the writing is good and has enough clues that someone who's paying attention could reasonably figure it out. Dee is driven by her obsession and seems to be somewhat in control, but then that image crumbles; she's afraid of going to sleep because the "red birds will come flying into her head." The problem, for me, was that I wasnt invested in the characters and didnt really feel what I should have been feeling and that bothers me. This is a story the reader . And a house cat who loves napping and reading the Bible. Once I figure that out, I started to get uncomfortable and grew uneasy. But I kept going because I was confused and felt that I might still be right. Ill be marking the place where Ill go into spoiler territory, so youll have a warning if youd rather not read on. Margaret M - Hiatus - I will respond when I can. This story is about Ted, a recluse suspected of a childs abduction. We HAVE to talk about this book!!! Children have been going missing at a nearby lake for some time and a woman named Dee, whose sister disappeared there some years prior, has convinced herself that Ted had something to do with it. When she turned into her street, she looked at the house that she had earned. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The mothers coldness should have been a big red flag. spoiler I just finished it, I completely agree there was TOO much going on, I kind of figured where it was going with Ted, it was kind of obvious when they were at the mall with Lauren. A teenage girl who isn't allowed outside, not after last time. Please only click on the spoiler tag if you already read the book or have no intention of reading it. The mothers coldness should have been a big red flag. Learn how your comment data is processed. I thought this book was so cleverly written, with the hints towards DID masquerading as hints that Lauren was Lulu. It is only outside the last house on Needless Street that Ted finds occasional respite. I was immediately drawn into the story, intrigued by Ted with his idiosyncrasies and strange way of living. I gave a single nod. I didn't find it horrifying or terrifying, though it is thrilling to read. This book is in love with itself. Wearing a cast on his arm, Bundy asked the women for help. The last house on Needless Street is a boarded-up, run-down shell of its former self. Kayla and Ellie both suffer the loss of the man they love. The Last House on Needless Street: The Last House on Needless Street follows Ted, who lives with his daughter Lauren and his cat Olivia in an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. He broke them between two boards with a mallet. Everything in The Last House on Needless Street is old, dirty, or broken. Avoid the spoilers, skip the back cover copy, and place yourself directly into Catriona Ward's chilling hands. One particular line in chapter 1 made me guess the first twist, and from then on, the rest was easy to figure out. For Ward, part of writing Needless Street necessarily involved processing heartbreaking and often quite upsetting things. Then the chapter titled `Dee` follows and is the most beautifully structured and emotional piece of writing I`ve read in awhile. Several important facts are clear from the start: Dee's sister was kidnapped as a child while on vacation and Dee is obsessed with finding her, Ted is a loner haunted by his mother's ghost and living in a dilapidated house, and Dee thinks Ted kidnapped her sister. out of By Catriona Ward. 'The Last House on Needless Street' is complex and multilayered, but more like a multiverse than an onion. Absolutely hated it and it was fucking confusing to follow. To be fair, it was probably always going to be difficult to know precisely how to classify a story that heavily features a very religious talking gay cat, and thats before you get to the potential kidnappings and possible serial murder of it all. This is finally out! In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. I think what I wanted to do with this [story] was destabilize that a little bit.. Recent threadmarks Harry Leferts Omake: Harry gives Regina a hand ijnfleetadmiral Omake: Lucius' reacts to Draco's girlfriends still_guns Omake: Ellswood P1. As an avid reader, I often find myself reading a book description and not being able to remember whether Ive read it before. Shes honed in on Ted and is determined to find out what became of her sister. My Godreally? I enjoyed the switching POVs initially, as I was just trying to piece things together, before anything had been confirmed. Als Hauptverdchtiger galt damals der Einzelgnger Ted - ein eigenartiger Mann, der 165961634207 What a boring slog. The main character experiences severe childhood trauma and the story we get is the effect of that trauma. Every little bit helps, and with so many tenants running around in the corridors, the Asylum would appreciate if you could help us keep running everything smoothly. Its been nearly two weeks since I finished reading/listening to the audiobook version of The Last House on Needless Street, and I still couldnt figure out how I feel about it. 1,051 reviews 2,628 followers. Five-star audio production, and five-star book. Please do not copy or reproduce without explicit permission. Could you all raise your hand if the first thought after finishing this book was something like: Conflicted by this one. It releases on September 28th! So we could provide even more entertainment for you! ISBN: 9781788166188. That was more chilling to think about than a fictional character, and Im honestly not sure what kind of person this makes me. Copyright 2020 by Bookends. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. Under the Readers Radar celebrating the quiet novel, Sunday Sum-Up #7: Reviews, Discussions and Bookstagram - Bibliosini, Derby Book Festival 27 May to 5 June 2021 From First Page to Last, Follow From First Page to Last on WordPress.com. The Last of Us 2 Leaked Plot Confirmed by Naughty Dog, Dune: Part Two Should Expand the Role of Zendayas Chani, Street Fighter V: Champion Edition Review, Shazam! That synopsis is short and covers just the basics. For more information, please see our Im really surprised at the hate for this book in this thread! I opted for the audiobook, and I have to say, Christopher Raglands narration is absolutely top-notch. This is something that has made its way into my psychology and my imagination, Ward says. But that plotlines closure felt a bitforced? Book Description: 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.. And according to Ward, that unease is absolutely something she counted on her audience feeling. THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET is psychological horror of the highest order, disguised as a Russian doll of a novel, with layer within layer holding new characters and secrets. Possible Spoilers Ahead. 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. Outside of Ted's house, we are told of a girl who disappeared maybe a decade prior to the start of the novel, and how her sister Dee obsessively is trying to find the sister she called Lulu. Delivery charges may apply. Ted is an odd sort of a fellow. Here is what Im afraid of. A teenage girl who isn't allowed outside, not after last time. Follow Queen's Book Asylum on WordPress.com. Once I found out about Olivia though, I did start to think that Lauren was an alter as well. Please, just read it. Revenge. That was a decision, Ward says. I think its one people will either love or hate . She pushed down her own guilt and focused that guilt on trying to find her sister and the person who eventually took her away from the scene. Dee dies from the snake bite. So, when I read about Teds story, the abuse he went through at the hands of his mom, I just couldnt help thinking what might have happened to cause DID and create the person I called a friend. I dont think I still have for that matter, although for all I know, The Last House on Needless Street gives justice to people dealing with this on a daily basis. I can`t remember the last time I had my emotions so completely and cleverly manipulated. Full of twists and turns, sorrow and humanity. This was a book about DID. The same applies to the psyches of its characters. I loved Olivia! A teenage girl who isn't allowed outside, not after last time. It releases on September 28th! What Im trying to say here is I have no idea what Im trying to say. No longer must I search my heart for a love that I cannot feel." 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. What cat understands English and speaks in slang? With Gabby D Barbosa, Jeremy Behie, Dylan Garcia, Tristan Koclanis. He's unemployed and drinks a lot. CATRIONA WARD was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. I dont know, I felt like all those big reveals thrown at us in the last parts were too muchI mean come on, too much going on with such a narrow character list. It hangs like it has been strapped there. The story starts to kick in beyond this, grips you and never lets up. Im not sure where it sits, Ward admits with a laugh during a lengthy conversation with Den of Geek. What kind of parent says they dont love their child? That's where you're wrong. And for that, it definitely deserves the praise. As an affiliate for Amazon, I may receive a small monetary commission for purchases made through certain links on this website. Now it is confirmed. And Olivia is Ted's cat, with a mind all her own. Whilst I had my suspicions fairly early on about what was going on, I still enjoyed every second of it. It gives hope that people with this disorder can find their path in life even if its not an easy one. A man who drinks alone in front of his TV, trying to ignore the gaps in his memory. But his love is for his cat, Olivia. Revenge. When she ran back her sister had been taken by someone. And a house cat who loves napping and reading the Bible. To nie tak, e ta ksika bya dla mnie neutralna - ale miaa moim zdaniem tyle samo zalet, co (niestety) wad. Some are more disturbing than others. This is smart! I am overwhelmed. When new neighbors move in next door, the legacy of the house will finally be revealed - along with the secrets buried among the trees on this dark, dead-end . If you dont, you may not., Especially since The Last House on Needless Street isnt the sort of horror story (or even quasi-horror story) that relies on gore or jump scares to terrify its readers. Change). 'The Last House on Needless Street' (Viper Books, Tor Nightfire) was a Times Book of the Month, Observer Book of the Month, March Editor's Pick on Open Book, a Between the Covers BBC2 book club selection, a Times bestseller, and is being developed for film by Andy Serkis's production company, The Imaginarium.