He does go out, though these excursions usually result in awkward and unpleasant encounters, to put it mildly. And that is the beauty of this storygetting to the truth is a circuitous and uneven path, one I never grew tired of. His mother always warned him how dangerous the outside world was, and she wasnt wrong. Wow, that's so awesome to hear you loved it this much and for sure, it's definitely re-readable! Title I read it in an evening and could not put it down. Shes there to make his life better, to make him smile when hes sad and calm him when hes stressed. Im super excited by the news that Andy Serkis production company has optioned the film rights to this because itll be a whole new way to enjoy this story. It doesnt help that Ward has a tendency to be very ham-fisted with her symbolism. Since then, an invisible bond has connected them. My first DNF in quite a while. 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. He knows this, because he buried them there himself. Known to most as Little Girl with Popsicle, her sister Lulu disappeared and was never seen again. What do you think is the meaning behind this statement? This has all the staple elements I look for in a horror novel of creepiness, suspense, and well, things that will genuinely freak you out. What significance does the Hockley house have in the town of Round Hill? From literary classics to sci-fi graphic novels, I love it all. I didnt care for it either. The very subject matter of parental abuse and the destructive traumas that children of abusers can carry into adulthood is alone enough to be triggering to a great many readers. Genres & Themes| 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. Ive seen this everywhere lately, definitely going to have to pick it up! Death. This isnt anything like Blake Crouch, sorry to say, but you wont be disappointed:-), Okay I need this now! In the most basic sense, The Last House on Needless Street follows the story of Ted, a lonely man who lives in a boarded up house (on Needless Street, The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward is one of those rare novels I read that kept me on the edge of my seat from the moment I started. This character 360 comes across as a master stroke of creativity by Ward. Priscilla Bettis recently posted3rd Quarter 2021 Writing Goals, This is one book you DONT want to spoil, it was so unique:-). Since finishing it, Ive thought about it every single day. Copyright 2020 I've Read This. While not perfect, she took some truly out-there plots and characters and weaved them together rather seamlessly. Any page references refer to a USA edition of the book, usually the trade paperback version, and may vary in other editions. Does anyone else find themselves spiraling into these pits of despair when faced with a book that simply reminds us of how terrible some humans are? Kayla and Ellie both suffer the loss of the man they love. Right away we see that things arent quite right with Ted. I mean wow, what a book! This is the story of a serial Revenge. However, Catriona Ward has penned something really unique here that booksellers will struggle to find a genre to shelve it under. All reviews and site design by Thomas M. Wagner. 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. What is the house haunted by, if not supernatural beings? You think youve read this story before. Article Unfortunately I can't read Sundial because I've heard that the plot surrounds animal/dog abuse and I just can't even begin to go there. Shes the only author to have won the August Derleth Prize for Best Horror Novel at the British Fantasy Awards twiceonce in 2016 for her debut, Rawblood, and again in 2019 for her second, Little Eveand has also been shortlisted for the Authors Club Best First Novel Award, a WHSmith Fresh Talent title, and won the 2019 Shirley Jackson Award. WebThe Last House on Needless Street. be able to figure things out. They can all no doubt be traced back to the real-life mother of the notorious serial killer Ed Gein, a woman who created such a toxic hellhole of a home life that it would have been a miracle for her son not to have grown up to become the inspiration for Norman Bates and Leatherface. Were you surprised when she and Winston did so in the tree house? 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. Language English. 1965 Stephen KingCatriona 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.The new face of literary dark fiction. Sarah Pinborough, New York Times Thats where youre wrong. Start a free 30-day trial today and get your first audiobook free. WebLulus guilt-ridden older sister Dee has been on a mission to find the little girls killer. Both Ted and Dee are an absolute wreckage. However, none of the characters are quite what they appear. Having never been asked to voice a queer cat, I cant tell you that what he did was wrong, but it also felt like maybe he had never met a cat before. Here it does. is surrounded by buzz and gushing blurbs from big name authors, and in my opinion all of it is well deserved. I was really disappointed in it. The other device the author uses is that she shows the same events from two different perspectives. 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. Book Review; The Eighth Girl- Maxine Mei-FungChung, AnAverageLifes Top 10 Titles of 2021 An Average Life, Book Review; Road Of Bones- ChristopherGolden, Book Review; Devil In Ohio- DariaPolatin, Book Review; House Of Hunger- AlexisHenderson, Book Review; The Violence- Delilah SDawson, Book Review; A Sliver Of Darkness- C JTudor. 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. But remember, everything in this book is setup for a shocking twist. The cat is one of the narrators yes. I loved the tone of voice Ward created for her, its exactly the kind of aloof, narcissistic and skittish attitude youd expect from a cat if it could talk! What I can say is that The Last House on Needless Street is an incredible character-driven novel. He has a black cat named Olivia who isnt allowed outside the house, and a daughter named Lauren. How does it influence the plot? I just finished reading this and loved it!! That statement resonates with the rest of Ellie's life. The years passed and so did her parents, but she never gave up the hunt to find the person that took her sister. Olivia is such an interesting character. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Yes actually, the cat does get a happy ending! Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. I had no idea what would transpire at the end and when it did WOW! 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. How do the idea and perception of protest differ in 1965 to the present day? Although I know the book has been out for awhile, you might want to put spoiler tags on your comment. Book Review: The Last House on the Street. Its definitely more psychological horror, if thats something you enjoy. Can you describe a situation where this statement resonated with you? The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward is one of those rare novels I read that kept me on the edge of my seat Lynn . There are a few elements of the plot that build suspense; not knowing what happened that day that Lulu disappeared, how much of Teds ramblings we can truly believe, Dees vigilante efforts, and the remarkably creepy yet vague memories of Teds life with his parents. Click here to receive notifications of An Average Life new posts by email. Reading Guide| Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 3%, It's complicated: 59% | No: 25% | Yes: 13%, No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 4%, Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%. Dee has never been the same since her sister went missing on a family holiday. All these things are true. Please dont ask me how because that would involve at least a hundred spoilers. The characters yes, a talking cat is one of the primary narrators. Hugs to @tordotcompub for the review copy . In chapter 21, Kayla finds a letter that her father, Reed, wrote to Jackson, describing their new house as "haunted." The nitty-gritty: A creepy, disturbing tale perfect for fans of twisty, psychological horror. Lulus older sister Dee is still upset by her sisters disappearance and has continued to search for clues on her own, even after the authorities gave up. Think Ill pass I much prefer nasty ghosts to nasty people , I prefer nasty ghouls to nasty people any day! Now she writes novels and short stories, and reviews for various publications. He has a black cat named Olivia who isnt allowed outside the house, and a daughter named Lauren. Ted is a middle-aged, jobless man who lives by himself in the house he grew up in as a child. What significance does Kayla's house and all of the Shadow Ridge development mean to the town of Round Hill? A gut-punch of a novel about a Cherokee child removed from her family and sent to a Christian boarding school in the 1950s. Has this statement ever rung true in your life? Revenge. Im intrigued by your description of her as Bible-reading! What do you think? Ward read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. 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. In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. Excerpt| ** This title earned me the Animal Companion badge in the Spells & Spaceships SFF collection! Why do you think Brenda and Ellie had such different views on race? [3] Her next gothic thriller, The Last House on Needless Street, was published through Viper Books (an imprint of Serpent's Tail) in March 2021, and Tor Nightfire (Tor Books) in the US, in September 2021. WebListen to "Das letzte Haus in der Needless Street Thriller" by Catriona Ward available from Rakuten Kobo. Hes going to struggle massively to live up to what lies between these pages, but I cant wait to hear who they cast. Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you. Personally, I was pretty underwhelmed by the final act and the creaky structure of the overall story. "Loneliness felt like a disease with no cure," Ellie says in chapter 40. 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. For sure, but I think she's going to have a very bright future as a horror writer at the rate she's going. Not to yuck anyones yum here, but I did not particularly love The Last House on Needless Street. When hes at home, he enjoys watching monster truck shows, looking after Olivia, and he eagerly anticipates visits from Lauren (whom Olivia hates), even though she tends to misbehave very badly before she goes away. Ted also mentions that sometimes he goes away, and hes not sure what happens when he does. I read one other review of this book and put the audio version on hold. A LibraryReads Top 10 Pick! Murder. Glad you loved it as much as I did :-). Revenge. By day I'm a content, social media and PR specialist and in my spare time, I'm a book blogger. 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What follows is a mind-bending mystery where nothing is quite as it seems. In the dark of the forest, among the white birch trees, something lies buried. He has only his cat Olivia for company, and he Death. Its definitely not for everyone because it may steer some readers into painful childhood memories that may be best left unexamined, but its an excellent example of the power of red herrings when directing attention to all the wrong places. Will stay up far too late to finish a book and can and will talk about them until the cows come home. WebI am 66% into The Last House on Needless Street by @Catrionaward & I can honestly say its mind-blowing. Hasini @ Bibliosini recently postedDoes Having a Positive Message Automatically Make a Book Good? At the end of Needless Street is forest. Broadly, the novel follows Ted, a man living alone in his mid-30s, his daughter Lauren, his lesbian Bible-reading cat Olivia and a woman named Dee who lost How did you feel after you learned of Brenda and Miss Pat's involvement in Winston's death? I received this book for free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. 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?! We earn commission on any purchases made. This helped slowly build the mystery and allow the reader to revisit key points in near real-time. 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. At this point, Ward asks us to believe a chain of events that are frankly incredible. Instead in many ways it perpetuated stereotypes of those with mental illnesses as untrustworthy, incapable of taking care of themselves or unable to contribute to society in meaningful ways. If you read it for its mood, for its sense of dread, if you enjoy being surprised and you dont care to think too closely about the choices the writer is making and why theyre making them, then yes, The Last House on Needless Street is a novel that can have a profound emotional impact. 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. And yet they are all lies. Since this is one I will obviously not be reading, LOL, can you tell me does that poor cat get a Happy Ending? Is the cat one of the narrators? WebIn a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. I was listening to it on Audible and was struggling hard with it. Its the tragic and often heart-wrenching story of a man living with a profound mental illness, and how this illness forces him to navigate his life. Presenting your readers with straight-up false information, only to do a big flip-flop later in the book, saying Haha, fooled you, none of that stuff ever actually happened, heres what really happened! feels less like good storytelling and more like story-trolling. Ellie frequently leads her fellow SCOPE volunteers and supporters in song during protests. If youve read the novel, you understand that mental illness is the central plot. There were moments when I thought continuity mistakes had been made (I have a proof copy so it can happen) but trust me when I say that nothing in this book is a mistake. You think youve read this story before. Finally, this review will not be complete without some mention of the character of Teds late mother. Even when the detective in charge of the case started to give up, Dee kept hunting. Im usually unable to figure things out so perhaps Im also the perfect reader. I couldnt put it down! Synopsis This is the story of a serial killer. After her earlier novels Rawblood and Little Eve gained wide critical acclaim, can The Last House on Needless Street live up to the hype? I love when I can read a book and I truly not know the direction that it will take. Dee moves into the vacant house next door to Ted and begins to spy on him, convinced that not only was Ted responsible for abducting Lulu, but that Lulu is still alive and being held inside Teds house. This novel was hard to put down and ended up being an instant page-turner. To avoid spoilers, Im only giving you the basic set up and will avoid talking about the plot too much. What are the expectations of family, and where do the lines blur between blood relatives and people who simply fulfill familial roles? WebSummaries Follow Ted, who lives with his daughter and his cat. Who killed Teds songbirds? This was my first book of the year but I sadly set it aside because I could tell my brain wasnt in the right mindset for it, but I am so glad you reviewed this book so well and I am excited to pick it up when the mood is right! I wish I could wax lyrical about what twists I liked best and the clues I missed, but I have no intention of explaining the ending. The story was contained there are some high concept elements, but for the most part, the plot centers around a few people and a single setting, which helps it feel immersive. Im relieved I kept going because being pushed to the brink is clearly what the author intended with her plot development. Mothers, either of the abusive or excessively smothering variety, who have left their adult children with a boatload of devastating mental health problems have become one of horror fictions most recycled tropes. Frustrated with the lack of results from the police, she has zeroed in on Ted as the prime suspect. It sounds so good!!!! Recently hes been dating and its not gone too well, so hes been extra stressed. Big thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy. This adds to the atmosphere of desperation and the knife edge feeling that something explosive could occur at any moment. What does it mean for the future of both characters? I've never heard that phrase "not to yuck anyone's yum" as that's the quote of the day! Catriona Wards The Last House on Needless Street arrived in 2021 riding a wave of pre-release hype the likes of which I dont think Ive seen since Justin Cronin released The Passage ten years ago. These little bits of information eventually reveal what actually happenedor do they? I just dont think that such emotional impact requires abandoning good storytelling logic and realistic characters. Oct 12, 2021 | Book Reviews, Horror, mystery, Thriller | 12 comments. 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. All rights reserved.Information at BookBrowse.com is published with the permission of the copyright holder or their agent. I have been meaning to get this book for ages. All Rights Reserved. And there are even more mysteries to solve: who exactly is the Chihuahua Lady and how is she involved in all this? And yet they are all lies You think you know whats inside the last house on Needless Street. as they happened was a truly immersive experience. Reality: A slow-burn mystery with some satisfying last act reveals. What role does guilt play in the narrative? Get in touch with me at thetattooedbook@yahoo.co.uk. Was there one perspective that you connected with more than the other? Switching between POVs, Needless Street is the tale of Ted-a reclusive drunk, his cat Olivia, daughter Lauren and Dee-a woman in search of her missing sister Lulu. For both characters, their house represents their grief. All Rights Reserved. Overall, this was an excellent story, masterfully constructed and executed, and creepy as hell. How do you imagine Ellie felt? Greg recently postedSunday Post 411, Wow, sounds great. Revenge. Olivia sounds like a really interesting point of view, makes me wonder what my cats would say about me Great review! So basically, in the first fifty pages or so. Would you look for excuses to extend your solitary visit with this possible pervert child murderer in his own house by asking things like Can I use the bathroom? and Could I have a drink of water? Would you spy on his movements and follow him, all by yourself, when you see him walking into the forest at night with a shovel? Honestly, I cant stop thinking about it since it forced me to reassess almost the whole book. And speaking of Olivia, what a unique character! What does it represent in each timeline? Recommended for spooky season, but reader beware! Who needs the real world? 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. All rights reserved. Now, lets talk about the characters and the big reveal. When you tell someone about a book youre reading you dont This is one of the books Ive most been looking forward to and your fabulous review has me even more excited! Frustrated with the lack of results from the police, she has zeroed in on Ted as the prime suspect. An unspeakable secret binds them together, and when a new neighbor moves in next door, what is buried out On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Look for a review on the blog later this week! --Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes The buzzis real. Theyre all complex and driven by completely different pain and fears. I get why people like it, but I'm certainly not in a rush to pick up any of the author's other work. The silly level of reader manipulation in this moment was immediately topped 3-4 chapters later when it turns out the scarf Ted supposedly took from a victim was actually something she dropped and he tried in vain to return to her. Ted was abused by his psychopathic and murderous mother for years, which led him to develop dissociative identity disorder. Pages and Tea recently postedBook Review: Later by Stephen King. This was the first novel Ive ever read by Ward and her style of writing is absolutely fantastic. To her infinite credit, Catriona Ward has taken seriously her responsibility to do justice to a condition that is suffered by a great many deeply traumatized people and present it in a way that is compassionate and, despite the horrors that unfold in the story, hopeful. 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 Last House on Needless Streetis a masterclass in twists and turns. 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What is the impact of Winston and Ellie falling in love despite Winston's statement that he never "planned on falling in love with a white girl" in chapter 42? The must-read gothic thriller of 2021 from the Shirley Jackson and August Derleth award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood. Murder. The reader isnt in the story. SYNOPSIS Dee has never been the same since her sister went missing on a family holiday. When she returned to London she worked on her first novel while writing for a human rights foundation until she left to take an MA in creative writing from the University of East Anglia. Weve seen many stories told from an animals POV, but Olivia was something else. An exquisitely rendered portrait of a unique father-daughter relationship and a moving memoir of family and identity. A thick, quiet woodland where you could hide anything. 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 thrillersmay be able to figure things out. [1] Ward won the August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel in 2016 at the British Fantasy Awards for Rawblood and again in 2018 for Little Eve, making her the first woman to win the prize twice. Although gothic and dark throughout, theres a surprisingly positive thread that emerges. Whenever she misbehaves, Ted sends her away, leaving the reader with a lot of questions. reviewing fantasy, sci-fi, and romance novels. I dont normally read horror but this is pretty irresistible, especially getting Olivias POV. BOOM! Once I acknowledged this discomfort and moved on, I found I could read my way through this book and enjoy the fact that its an incredibly brilliant story, twisted in such surprising ways that I was always eager to turn the page and find the answers that inevitably eluded me until the very end. 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. The other device the author uses is that she shows the same events from two different perspectives. Imagine my surprise, then, when I finished Catriona Wards twisty and twisted novel and became a believer. Author Bio, First Published: The fact that Catriona has crafted characters that you can be scared of and feel sorry for at the same time is incredible. I'm so glad to see another fan of The Last House on Needless Street, though! Lying narrators aside, the scarf nonsense alone would have soured me on Wards story. It's a true nerve-shredder that keeps its All these things are true. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. How does this influence the relationship they're able to create? Excellent review. Its like, give me a break! Even her plot twists have plot twists. Being able to read the same situations play out from the perspective of other characters and even cats (yes, cats!) Does listening to audiobooks count as reading? For Ellie, her house is a reminder of her tragic loss and familial betrayal. 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. Even as someone that loves cats, I struggled with this fantasy element. But, its also not what you think when you start reading it, it turns into something totally unexpectedI dont want to give anything away! A stolen child. This is the story of a murderer. Olivia is limited by her understanding as a cat and Dee is ruthlessly single-minded, her life essentially halting with her sisters disappearance and the dissolution of her family. Yay! And, read at a superficial level, this novel brings us to the brink of despair and back to the promise of hope quite effectively. As you can probably tell from the lack of plot details, Im doing all I can to avoid spoilers. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Discuss the definition of "family" in the novel. As soon as you think you have it all figured out, there will be one more twist to keep you gripped. And its here that Ward just stops playing fair with her readers. 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