by Catriona Ward. Ward dips back into the past at times and we learn more about Teds childhood, as well as the events at the lake the day Lulu disappeared. We earn commission on any purchases made. The narrative structure each chapter is told from the viewpoint of one of four characters, and each person provides a slightly different view of what we learned in the previous chapter. And some of the big surprises arent all that surprising. Look for a review on the blog later this week! From the outside, she appears to be a woman who is still mourning her sister, and now that she seems to have proof that Ted might have been involved, shes filled with rage and a thirst for revenge. Ted frequently loses time, and what appear to be occasional inconsistencies and contradictions between the different narrators may frustrate at first, but gradually the clues begin to emerge and the puzzle pieces fall into place, revealing a chilling picture. Revenge. Oct 12, 2021 | Book Reviews, Horror, mystery, Thriller | 12 comments. Clearly this was not the case while it slowly dawned on me that the evil in this book is purely human. This really does sound super creepy. Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers! In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. A teenage girl who isnt allowed outside, not after last time. A man who drinks alone in front of his TV, trying to ignore the gaps in his memory. And a house cat who loves napping and reading the Bible. From the ramshackle houses to the disappearing children, theres something nefarious at But the way you know misdirection and especially plot twists have been done correctly is if you as the reader can reverse-engineer the story, looking back at earlier sections to discover, yes, there were the clues along, there was always enough information in the narrative for me to have solved this if I had been observant enough. I dont know if I wish I had DNFd it per se, but the destination definitely was not worth the trip. The novel alternates between Ellie's perspective in 1965 and Kayla's perspective in 2010. He does go out, though these excursions usually result in awkward and unpleasant encounters, to put it mildly. Thanks Sarah! Recommended For: Fans of Paul Tremblays A Head Full of Ghosts or similar all-is-not-what-it-seems stories. The audiobook is narrated by Christopher Ragland, and while he was committed to the characters, some of the portrayals were distracting. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. After finishing it, I wouldnt describe it as that; its more of a gothic psychological thriller. Thats where youre wrong. The other device the author uses is that she shows the same events from two different perspectives. The characters yes, a talking cat is one of the primary narrators. It doesn't matter if you're into Stephen King, Octavia Butler, Jack Ketchum or Shirley Jackson, this is the place to share that love and discuss to your heart's content. If good intentions made for great novels, Id be only too happy to join the chorus of praise. LoL I understand and yeah, I can see what you mean as I also wanted more from the ending, but either way, her writing style and pacing were top-notch. After her earlier novels Rawblood and Little Eve gained wide critical acclaim, can The Last House on Needless Street live up to the hype? Reality: A slow-burn mystery with some satisfying last act reveals. Some cheap tricks to help spice up a plodding story that mostly amounted to characters sitting and waiting and watching. Cant-Wait Wednesday: A Small Hotel by Suanne Laqueur, Does Having a Positive Message Automatically Make a Book Good? All these things are true. How do the idea and perception of protest differ in 1965 to the present day? Now on the anniversary of her disappearance, Dee has tracked down a new lead, and that lead just happens to be Ted. Its like, give me a break! But, its also not what you think when you start reading it, it turns into something totally unexpectedI dont want to give anything away! Ted also has a daughter, a little girl named Lauren, who shows up at odd times for a visit before she has to go away. Are you starting to get the picture yet? I give The Last House on Needless Street a 4/5 as it is an excellent psychological horror involving murder, serial killers, and survival to the highest degree in a cruel world. So, where do I even start with this?! And for any reader who still might be slow on the uptake, later on in the book Ward actually has her characters straight up tell us, Gosh, were just like those Russian nesting dolls!. This is probably a story best suited in physical form so you can revisit sections as the mystery unfolds. I've read it and was blown away. How does the idea of marriage play into Ellie's idea to wait until marriage to "be intimate" with a man? Firstly, when I started reading The Last House on Needless Street, I expected a bone-chilling horror and prepared myself for some gore. He has only his cat Olivia for company, and he rarely leaves the house. Ward takes a well-worn horror device and portrays it in a way thats much more sympathetic, less superficial, but without making it any less scary (because the survival itself and the things survived are pretty horrific). I'm so glad to see another fan of The Last House on Needless Street, though! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Olivia is in love with an outdoor cat that strolls by the window peephole, and she has an odd relationship with another cat named Night-time. In her authors note (which, again, dont read before you finish the book as it gives away the major twist) Ward describes it as a story about survival, disguised as a book about horror. This is a pretty good thumbnail description. Which is more important to the Hockley family? Imagine my surprise, then, when I finished Catriona Wards twisty and twisted novel and became a believer. 100-Word (or Less) Synopsis: All is not what it seems on Needless Street. Its another way to show how unreliable. Synopsis This is the story of a serial killer. I have been lied to in the best possible way and I enjoyed every single moment. An exquisitely rendered portrait of a unique father-daughter relationship and a moving memoir of family and identity. Gotta agree with all of this. At the half way point I couldn't justify spending any more time with it and refunded it. He drinks too much, and because Olivia is a god-fearing cat who loves Ted despite her disgust with his bad habits, she stays permanently indoors, only having a few glimpses of a neighborhood cat to look forward to each day. While this helped explain many of the scenarios presented, I often struggle with plot points that hinge on mental illness because it often portrays the character as a victim or villain. Ted lives alone in his childhood home with his cat, Olivia. It was a genuine surprise and just made me love this novel even more, even though I wanted more with the ending, still thought it was an excellent reading adventure. WebListen to "Das letzte Haus in der Needless Street Thriller" by Catriona Ward available from Rakuten Kobo. Wink the Astrokitty drawn by Matt Olson. This is indeed a great weekend read for sure :-). Learn how your comment data is processed. I love this cover! , Oh Im so used to just ignoring blurbs most of the time, especially Stephen King, he blurbs everything these days! Yet, she continued to find others to blame, and in her targeting of Ted, did horrendous things to make him suffer, all to atone for her sins. WebI am 66% into The Last House on Needless Street by @Catrionaward & I can honestly say its mind-blowing. In what ways does the society that the characters were born into impact who they become? The main story takes place eleven years after a six-year old girl named Lulu went missing down by the lake. Revenge. And then there is Mommy, Teds mother, a beautiful but slightly sinister figure, who we gather is no longer around but whose presence nevertheless looms over everything like the spider at the heart of a web. Hi, I'm Cara and welcome to my bookish world. ISBN10 1788166183. Recently hes been dating and its not gone too well, so hes been extra stressed. Olivia is Teds cat. He goes out sometimes, usually when he loses time. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Synopsis This is the story of a serial killer. This is the story of a serial killer. Abused as a child, he has turned mostly into a recluse in his He has a black cat named Olivia who isnt allowed outside the house, and a daughter named Lauren. A fantastic readathon running this year, check it out here:The 2021 SFF Badge Collection, Dramatic, curly-haired wannabe writer from a nowhere town in Somerset. See below for more (spoiler filled) details on that. Agree on the ending but I'd have trouble wrapping up that story too if I were the author. From the ramshackle houses to the disappearing children, theres something nefarious at foot but is it human or supernatural? Revenge. Now Im more excited than EVER to read this!!! Publisher Profile Books Ltd. Imprint Viper. This is a book thats oppressive and disturbing, sometimes nearly overwhelming in its sadness, but one that comes from a place of real humanity and caring. The mysteries the two core mysteries get explained, but there are so many ancillary things thrown in to keep the reader off balance that I still cant make sense out of what was important and what wasnt. All rights reserved. These little bits of information eventually reveal what actually happenedor do they? Wow, that's so awesome to hear you loved it this much and for sure, it's definitely re-readable! For example, Reverend Filburn and the Northern students did not initially welcome Ellie because she was from the South, and the people in Round Hill opposed the SCOPE program because "Yankee" outsiders were coming in to "tell us how we should be runnin' things," as Buddy says in chapter 6. , Ha ha you will probably be as surprised as I was if you read it:-). However, intrinsically, The Last House on Needless Street is a tale of survival. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET by Catriona Ward Review, I have never seen a real icicle before this winter. It doesnt just get under your skin; it embeds itself there like your first blurry green/black tattoo you had a fifteen (just me?). The other device the author uses is that she shows the same events from two different perspectives. I got about halfway through The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward and debated closing the book for good I just wasnt sure I could handle it anymore. You may think youve read this story before, but its not what you think. It is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder. How does this impact each of them? For Ellie, her house is a reminder of her tragic loss and familial betrayal. But its not what you think. Author Bio, First Published:
This is the story of a serial killer. I certainly didnt, which I guess makes me the perfect reader! Now, lets talk about the characters and the big reveal. For example, both Brenda and Ellie were raised in the same society, but had very different values and, consequently, led very different lives. Ted is of course an unreliable narrator, as is the bible-reading Olivia, so its difficult to believe much of anything being described. Could it have been better? Hugs to @tordotcompub for the review copy . This is where the story begins to go wrong. WebThe last book I can think of that I finished (that probably wasnt worth the effort of finishing) was The Last House on Needless Street. Thats where youre wrong. --Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes The buzzis real. BookBrowse LLC 1997-2023. Hes not a complete shut-in. Book Review: The Last House on the Street. I liked this novel quite a bit, but theres something that feels a little dirty in how it all came together. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I wont drop a massive spoiler and say what Teds condition is, but it shouldnt be too hard to figure out unless you yourself have been living in a boarded-up house all your life. Now stop reading this and go buy it, I promise you wont regret it. Since finishing it, Ive thought about it every single day. All storytellers are liars, but Catriona Ward is a particularly good one. It doesnt help that Ward has a tendency to be very ham-fisted with her symbolism. But I think Ward could have given poor Ted a mother who fit that trope, if thats the trope she really needed to utilize, without going overboard into making the woman into some kind of Resident Evil villain performing devilish medical experiments on missing children. Ellie frequently leads her fellow SCOPE volunteers and supporters in song during protests. Im usually unable to figure things out so perhaps Im also the perfect reader. And that is the beauty of this storygetting to the truth is a circuitous and uneven path, one I never grew tired of. Copyright 2020 I've Read This. From literary classics to sci-fi graphic novels, I love it all. I pushed through because I suspected (based on the cover blurbs) that I was purposely being misled, and the twist of all twists eventually changed my mind, but I do feel as though this book should come with some sort of trigger warning because it delves quite deeply into child abuse and neglect. Spam Free: Your email is never shared with anyone; opt out any time. Subtle hints are dropped to keep us trying to guess what Olivia knows but doesnt care enough to mention- a fun, unique aspect of Needless Street. Big thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy. Now, youve given me a totally different perspective.it almost sounds like this novel is more one of those violent thrillers instead of a horror novel thats designed to be scary, but also makes you laugh nervously because its fun to be scared. By the end of the book youll have most of the answers, but not all, which I was OK with. Additionally, two characterizations didn't sit right with me. I certainly didnt, which I guess makes me the perfect reader! Lets discuss your favorite reads or listens. Too much contrivance was required to make the story work. I really cant say a lot more without giving away major plot secrets, youve got to just enjoy the ride for The Last House On Needless Street, the intrigue is blinding in this one and the ending is nothing short of incredible. A gut-punch of a novel about a Cherokee child removed from her family and sent to a Christian boarding school in the 1950s. Expectation: A page-turning supernatural thriller. He lives in the last house on Needless Street, right next to the woods. Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Movie Review: Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical, 10 Reasons You Should Be Watching Anime (If You Arent Already), Funniest Supernatural Episodes To Watch Before It Ends, Review: Winters Orbit by Everina Maxwell, Review: Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon, Read An Excerpt From Someone Elses Life by Lyn Liao Butler, Review: Youre That Bitch by Bretman Rock, Exclusive Cover Reveal: Lady Sunshine by Amy Mason Doan, A Long Petal Of The Sea by Isabel Allende, Review: All The Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham, 6 Adult Fiction Books For Young Adult Fans, Lovecraft Country Recap: 1.05 Strange Case, Lovecraft Country Recap: 1.06 Meet Me in Daegu. Genres & Themes|
Get in touch with me at thetattooedbook@yahoo.co.uk. What are the expectations of family, and where do the lines blur between blood relatives and people who simply fulfill familial roles? WebThe Chihuahua lady and the mom seemed to be close, and the mom told her later on that she would be going out of town as a way to lead false tracks away from her if Maybe its nothing, or maybe hes visiting his favourite place in the woods. The years passed and so did her parents, but she never gave up the hunt to find the person that took her sister. All these things are true. Was there one perspective that you connected with more than the other? The house itself, although not haunted like I first expected, also acts as another character, releasing shuddering movements at particular times that only the cat can recognize. And yet they are all lies You think you know whats inside the last house on Needless Street. Although this book is fiction, the terrible things it describes most certainly do go on in the world, are probably happening as I type this, and that level of awareness began to overwhelm me as I considered the extent of human suffering that others endure. I have to admit I was confused for quite a long time, but Ward does bury clues within her tale, and astute readersor even readers who are well versed in thrillers. A teenage girl who isnt allowed outside, not after last time. So glad you finished it and enjoyed this as well! Death. "Loneliness felt like a disease with no cure," Ellie says in chapter 40. So, sure enough, we learn that Dee has shall we say some sordid history of her own. I can hardly wait to read Catriona Wards next book! While theres satisfaction in seeing a bully get comeuppance, does it really need to be at the expense of one mentally ill person targeting another? ** This title earned me the Animal Companion badge in the Spells & Spaceships SFF collection! Ted knows he isnt well, and he sees a therapist he calls the bug man, but the guy is just a quack who only cares about the book he claims to be writing. And, read at a superficial level, this novel brings us to the brink of despair and back to the promise of hope quite effectively. All reviews and site design by Thomas M. Wagner. Not to yuck anyones yum here, but I did not particularly love The Last House on Needless Street. My first DNF in quite a while. Edition Statement Main. What is the significance of that decision? Start a free 30-day trial today and get your first audiobook free. It also made me cry, and I can't say that about too many horror novels. Yay! Olivia is such an interesting character. They take no pride or care in themselves, just forcing their way through each day furthering their own agenda. I can understand why so many readers are praising this book to the skies. Its definitely more psychological horror, if thats something you enjoy. This is one of my favorite story devices and it works so well here. You might have a chapter from Olivias point of view and what shes observing from inside the house, and the next chapter might shift to Dee, who is in the house next door, watching the same event unfold. Like I could handle the Ted/Lauren/Olivia twist because they would conceivably be so fucked up they are actually be narrating as honestly as they are able. Ted doesnt mind because the guy gives him free meds. Would you walk over to his house, all by yourself, knock on the front door, make friendly conversation? It really made me a fan of Catriona Ward. She built up the setting well, characters that are relatable, and makes it so once this ride was over, youll be completely blown away once you start to put all the pieces together. You think youve read this story before. Kayla and Ellie both suffer the loss of the man they love. Lulus guilt-ridden older sister Dee has been on a mission to find the little girls killer. I couldnt put it down! Growing up in the well-to-do town of Round Hill, North Carolina, Ellie Hockley was raised to be a proper Southern lady. What does it represent in each timeline? [4] Andy Serkis and Jonathan Cavendishs The Imaginarium Productions has optioned film rights to the book. And yet some of them are lies. The main story takes place eleven years after a six-year old girl named Lulu went missing down by the lake. Excellent review. I spent the rest of the story waiting for what seemed to be obvious to be revealed. He found her after her mother and siblings all passed away one stormy night. Title
If The Last House succeeds at anything, its in Wards deep empathy for her subject. I read it in an evening and could not put it down. This is achieved not through making the language overly simplistic but by highlighting his naivete and inability to express himself or his understanding in a complex way, as youd expect an adult to be able to do, naming people by their physical characteristics, literal and figurative, or by associationsMan with Orange Juice Hair, Chihuahua Lady, Bug-Manfor example. (LogOut/ Moreover, it becomes evident as you read that Ward does not establish anything at all in her story that she doesnt plan to completely overturn with an M. Night Shyamalan-style twist. If a book needs every narrator to lie to the reader for the book to work, its possible that maybe the core concept is fundamentally flawed. As soon as you think you have it all figured out, there will be one more twist to keep you gripped. The Last House on Needless Street moves away from the historical to the contemporary gothic, but deserves just as much praise and attention. Priscilla Bettis recently posted3rd Quarter 2021 Writing Goals, This is one book you DONT want to spoil, it was so unique:-). Jan 2022, 352 pages
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Don't miss a beat! A stolen child. From what I remember, the other review didnt even mention child abuse that I remember, so thats the main part that surprised me. And there are even more mysteries to solve: who exactly is the Chihuahua Lady and how is she involved in all this? This is the twist that has largely propelled the novel to popularity, but I felt his childlike and duplicitous portrayal made it difficult to offer the forgiveness that Ward was going for. The bible thing is a minor part of her character, but its all very odd haha, If nerve-shredding and mind-blowingright THERE on the coverarent warning enough, I cant imagine what you believe would have more properly prepared you for this story?! Buy This Book. This is a place to discuss horror literature. Your review has just cemented my wish to get it sooner. In the last house on Needless Street lives Ted, his daughter Lauren and cat Olivia. If you liked this, youll enjoy Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. Frustrated with the lack of results from the police, she has zeroed in on Ted as the prime suspect. I dont normally read horror but this is pretty irresistible, especially getting Olivias POV. Discuss the effect of bias in the SCOPE program. What do you think? Now she writes novels and short stories, and reviews for various publications. Naturally we are encouraged to scratch our chins and think Hmm, Lulu Lauren is there a connection?. I honestly didnt even catch the plot point about the sister because I stopped paying attention during the final act. The nerve-shredding tension and creeping unease comes with you having to work things out at the characters pace. Catriona Ward was born in Washington, D.C. Which characters do you think are most impacted by loneliness? He loses time and makes frequent, nighttime trips to the nearby woods. The reader isnt in the story. Being able to read the same situations play out from the perspective of other characters and even cats (yes, cats!) 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