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 her younger sister in an abduction years ago. Summaries (1) Summaries Follow Ted, who lives with his daughter and his cat. An unspeakable secret binds them together, and when a new neighbor moves in next door, what is buried out among the birch trees behind their house will come back to haunt them all. Scary to say the least. The Last House On Needless Street By Catriona Ward I had previously recommended Catriona Ward`d first two novels on this sub. I stayed up late to finish it and then I didnt want to go to sleep. Its very much a puzzle narrative, and structured as one. Every depiction of abuse in this novel is uniquely horrifying, but that of Teds mother is particularly bad, especially with its roots in make-you-squirm medical horror. Discussion spoiler. We want to hear from you! Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023, Talk about the unreliable narrator. I was utterly confused from the beginning. I was not disappointed. Bloody Disgusting"[A]n immersive, head-shaking, game of a novel that speaks to the horrors of a persons past and how a horrific event can leave people unchanged for the worse." "Brilliant.[a] deeply frightening deconstruction of the illusion of the self." The New York TimesCatriona 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.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.An unspeakable secret binds them together, but when a new neighbor moves in next door, what is buried out among the birch trees may come back to haunt them all.The new face of literary dark fiction. Sarah Pinborough, A World Fantasy and August Derleth Award Finalist!An Indie Next Pick! I may try to pick it up again in a few weeks time, but for the time being I feel there are better books to grab my attention and don't want to spend my reading time on this. To see our price, add these items to your cart. As every other reviewer here will say: it's hard to review this book without spoilers. Thank you to the author, publishers Viper Books and NetGalley UK for access to an advance readers ebook. Speaking in younger Teds narrative voice, Ward writes, Some of the cuts were the invisible kind, he couldnt see or feel them at all. A teenage girl who isn't allowed outside, not after last time. To me it is a tightly woven tale, full of tension and intrigue, with the truth just dangled tantalisingly out of reach. Whenever I opened a book she would appear and curl up next to me. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at. Ships from and sold by GreenworldIntl. Now take it out of your pocket. People who are interested in human psychology might be interested in it. Her scattered bones sink into the rich changing humus. This book was so good that you couldnt put down but bad that made you feel terrible.. Im not sure if I want to read it . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2021. You are an honest child. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2021. That stays here.Why? I whispered. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. I love the kitty more, I said.Good, she said. 'The Last House on Needless Street' (Viper Books, Tor Nightfire) was a Times Book of the Month, Observer Book of the Month, March Editors Pick on Open Book, a Between the Covers BBC2 book club selection, a Times bestseller, and is being developed for film by Andy Serkiss production company, The Imaginarium. Ward is the internationally bestselling author of, Publisher A LibraryReads Top 10 Pick!A Library Journal Editors' Pick! I couldn't put this one down. It exposes our deepest feelings like a raw nerve, like cold air on minty teeth. This book was discussed on one of the FB Author pages I follow, so I downloaded it and dove right in!! Beautiful, heartbreaking and quietly uplifting. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. I was not disappointed. In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street arrived in 2021 riding a wave of pre-release hype the likes of which I don't think I've seen since Justin Cronin released The Passage ten years ago. , ISBN-10 Buzz . The Last House on Needless Street, by Catriona Ward, is the best written book I wish I'd never read. Ward's third breakout novel The Last House on Needless Street (2021 - Viper, Tor Nightfire) won the August Derleth Prize and has been shortlisted for the Kitschies, the British Book Awards, the South Bank Award, and the World Fantasy Award. Once your package is ready for pickup, you'll receive an email and app notification. Funny that I justified your hunch so immediately! Just that little excerpt, holy sh*t! Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Surely I couldnt. Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Streetis one of the most anticipated books of the year, with Stephen King himself singing its praises. As Ward writes, you never know what books are going to do to you, and in this case, where they will take you. I highly recommend this book. Little Evewon the Shirley Jackson Award, was aGuardianbest book of 2018 and won the Best Horror Novel at the 2019 British Fantasy Awards. Oh no. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. All these things are true. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). This isnt just a thriller; its a sleek, diabolical, stress-inducing machine. . This is extraordinary, high-wire-act horror, audacious as hell. Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Red Hands"Dark and creepy, sad and wonderfully strange. In the end, I can do nothing but recommend Wards novel. : She read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford and is a graduate of the Creative Writing MA at the University of East Anglia. The 4 narrators were each individually interesting- the red haired fat alcoholic man whose house is all boarded up with just peep holes cut into the plywood; his young daughter that cant leave the house and is prone to fits of anger; his religious cat that reads the Bible; and the older sister of a missing young girl. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Unlike many books there is little to no superfluous parts included as filler to make the book longer. This book had me writing holy shit! in the margins. Do you love the cat more than you want her to get better?No, I said. Once Id read the book, I returned to several sections and appreciated them even more in the light of my new understanding. A man who drinks alone in front of his TV, trying to ignore the gaps in his memory. 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. Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy"Brilliant. I was immediately hooked from the very first page, and I did not want to put it down. It kept me glued and guessing right up to the endI loved every inch of it." The Last House on Needless Street, Catriona Ward's third novel, begins with an unsolved crime: the abduction of Lulu, a six-year-old girl taken from her family one summer's day. In this way, Ward does not use mental illness as a thing to be afraid of and, instead, treats it as a fact of the characters realities as something horror curls itself around just like any other element in the novel. A breathtaking, fiercely beautiful novel. Rio Youers, author of Lola on FireBreathtakingly brilliant. This book was like an onion. ISBN: 9781788166188. The book answers all these questions and eventually lets you know that you were asking the wrong questions all along. What really happened to Dees sister? Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Sounds like something I would read when Im in a different frame of mind. I loved everything about this book from cover to cover. The book failed to grab my attention , and after reading the first 50 or so pages I have put it aside. A brutal, twisty, puzzle box of a book. Twists and turns. I was feeling things I didn't want to feel and by the end i understood those feelings. An early reference to Wuthering Heights (Emily Bront, 1847) reflects the extent to which Dee is haunted by Lulu, just as Heathcliff is haunted by Catherine. : Unable to add item to List. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. Doesnt it make you feel strong?. NPR"[P]erhaps the slipperiest psychological study in the annals of horrora book with secrets as sorrowful as they are appalling." I really liked Little Eve. Her debutRawbloodwon Best Horror Novel at the 2016 British Fantasy Awards, and was a WHSmith Fresh Talent title. I didn't give it 5 starts because I was lost, at times, in the tracking of the story, 4.5. Stop reading this blurb already and open the damn book." Throughout, I didn't know where to put my heart. Is she a complete creation, or is she based on a real cat? Ted draws strength from it, but to Dee the forest is full of the sliding passage of snakes. As with everything in this novel, it is a matter of perspective. 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. : I want you to feel the power of it, she said. This is such a twisted story. Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023. 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 her younger sister in an abduction years ago. Select the Pickup option on the product page or during checkout. The gods are closer than you would think. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. 420 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, Edited and managed by the students at the University of Michigan since 1890, Innovative horror with a satisfying twist in The Last House on Needless Street. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. The 4 narrators were each individually interesting- the red haired fat alcoholic man whose house is all boarded up with just peep holes cut into the plywood; his young daughter that cant leave the house and is prone to fits of anger; his religious cat that reads the Bible; and the older sister of a missing young girl. CATRIONA WARD was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. Like most horror, Wards book takes its emotional undercurrents from unavoidable mortality; like great horror, it utilizes fear to force readers to contemplate that mortality. I don't doubt that this has or still happens unfortunately. I stayed up way past my bedtime. This isnt just a thriller; its a sleek, diabolical, stress-inducing machine. Jonathan Janz, author of, ASIN Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her EyesYou dont read The Last House on Needless Streetyou survive it. "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. Edition: Main. Find your next must-read with the Serpents Tail newsletter and discover gripping crime and mystery from Viper Books. I couldn't put this one down. I didn't find it horrifying or terrifying, though it is thrilling to read. : Only the smart people know it.. It really messed with my mind. Dark and relentlessly twisty, the best thing I've read this year. Lisa Hall, author of The PartyNot only edge of the seat, terrifying suspenseful horror, but it also broke my heart into tiny pieces. I had a conversation the other day about how literature depends not on plot, but on style. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowA chilling and beautiful masterpiece of suspense, cunningly plotted and written with the elegant imagination of a Shirley Jackson or a Sarah Waters. Bring your order ID or pickup code (if applicable) to your chosen pickup location to pick up your package. Shout it from the rooftops, tell all your friends this novel is a must-read! What really brought the book together for me was reading the very last ( spoiler). We know you all have many questions for Catriona Ward, author of The Last House On Needless Street. A Library Journal Editors' Pick! Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. 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. Again, possibly everything we need to know about Dee is revealed by what we learn early on:She reads Wuthering Heights. The deepest parts of this book are heart wrenching and captivating. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Learn how your comment data is processed. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. : One perfect sentence after the other this is a story I wish I knew how to writeand I'm thrilled that Ward pulled off this trick of a book. Rachel Howzell Hall, author of And Now She's GoneTHIS IS THE BEST HORROR NOVEL I HAVE EVER READ. Get it Sep 27 - Oct 4. The story is initially told by Ted, who lives on Needless Street near the lake where Lulu disappeared. The mystery of its evolving story isnt annoying, as if the book is trying to trick you. Kingfisher, author of The Hollow Places"Ward ably handles the series of nested revelations of the truth about the house's inhabitants and how they connect to Ted's own childhood, all the while maintaining a propulsive, suspenseful tone. The Final Girl Support Group. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2021. Kingfisher, author of The Hollow Places"Ward ably handles the series of nested revelations of the truth about the house's inhabitants and how they connect to Ted's own childhood, all the while maintaining a propulsive, suspenseful tone. Instead, its exciting. All Rights Reserved. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. I know that The Last House on Needless Street is in the best possible hands, and I cant wait to start working with them to bring the mysterious world of Needless Street to life on film., Serkis called The Last House on Needless Street The kind of book you come across once in a lifetime. That's where you're wrong. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The book is Wards third novel, following her 2015 gothic horror debut Rawblood and 2018s Little Eve, both of which won the August Derleth Prize at the British Fantasy Awards. Amazon.com: The Last House on Needless Street (Audible Audio Edition): Catriona Ward, Christopher Ragland, Macmillan Audio: Audible Books & Originals Books Literature & Fiction Genre Fiction Horror Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Listening Length 12 hours Author Catriona Ward Narrator Christopher Ragland Audible release date An Indie Next Pick! Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Growing up, I had a black cat called Velvet. One of the most powerful and well-executed novels I've read in years." Stop reading this blurb already and open the damn book." I think so. The New York Times"The most powerful narratives in the genre manage to create an unshakable sense of unease, and that's exactly what this novel does a must-read for those who like the kind of labyrinthine narratives that pull the rug out from under you, sending you tumbling into a dark, dark room." 3. Please read our privacy notice before signing up. The Last House on Needless Street, by Catriona Ward, is the best written book I wish Id never read. Overall it was entertaining, Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023. Her sister, Dee, is still looking for her, years after everyone else has given up. I may try to pick it up again in a few weeks time, but for the time being I feel there are better books to grab my attention and don't want to spend my reading time on this. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Layer after layer after layer and then you're crying and somebody's got a knife. Burning questions keep you plunging forward: Where does Teds daughter go when she goes away? What, exactly, is wrong with Ted? , Item Weight Ward expertly uses the horror concept of the fantastic, which describes the state of teetering between believing alternatively in a supernatural or a psychological explanation for events. She read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford and is a graduate of the Creative Writing MA at the University of East Anglia. It twists and turns you in many directions. I highly recommend this book. There was a problem loading your book clubs. It sounds trite but this is story-telling at it's finest. I did not find the character at the heart of the mystery in the first few chapters interesting and as a result nor was I interested in the mystery. It twists and turns you in many directions. As every other reviewer here will say: it's hard to review this book without spoilers. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. I did not find the character at the heart of the mystery in the first few chapters interesting and as a result nor was I interested in the mystery. Or get faster shipping on this item starting at $5.99 Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. This is a dark psychological horror with alot of twists and turns. Click to see spoiler. A brutal, twisty, puzzle box of a book. NPRThis masterful horror novel packs an emotional wallop that lingers. Publishers Weekly, starred review"A stunning and immersive tale of psychological horror. It is nightmare fuel. I was born in the US and lived there as a child. There was a lot of buzz surrounding The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward, so I knew I had to bump it to the top of my TBR pile, and Im so glad I did. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. : Each plot thread was integral yet interconnected to a hundred others, and each change affected and reverberated through the whole. I was utterly confused from the beginning. You think you know what's inside the last house on Needless Street. I would say I inhaled this in one, but I think I was too busy holding my breath throughout. Most of the book takes place in Ted's house or the surrounding woods area. Revenge. She lives in London and Devon. I do.You know the little girl at the hospital, who has cancer? And some of the most satisfying twists were the ones I discovered as I wrote. I knew where the book had to end up, so I wrote my way furiously towards that. Extremely captivating with alot of twists and turns! I picked this up from the new books shelves at the library this weekend, opened it at random, and the page I read was upsetting in similar ways to the passage about the little cat, so I didnt check it out. I loved everything about this book from cover to cover. It really messed with my mind. 'The buzz building around Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street is real. A puzzle narrative combined with Gothic influences makes The Last House on Needless Street a compelling read. "A terrifying exploration of human consciousness that excavates character like an ice pick chipping through an ancient glacier: The deeper one goes, the chillier it gets." I told my roommates that I couldnt hang out with them yet (on a Friday night, no less) because I was on the last 50 pages of this book and I simply had to finish. An Indie Next Pick! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2021. She likes to read, but you never know what books are going to do to you and she cant afford to be taken off guard. King said of the gothic tale: "The buzz building. A LibraryReads Top 10 Pick! : Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. (LogOut/ As the characters chase ghosts, so does the reader, and the Gothic is always close at hand. Everyone who has read The Last House on Needless Street raves about all the many twists and turns. An unspeakable secret binds them together, and when a new neighbor moves in next door, what is buried out among the birch trees behind their house will come back to haunt them all. The person with mental illness is not vilified, and neither is the condition itself; as a careful reader, I was left with no negative feelings about DID or the character who has it in the novel. And yet some of them are lies. Often books with multiple POVs are confusing, but the authors style of writing made it flow well and easy to read. : Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! 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.

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