Is the cat one of the narrators? is surrounded by buzz and gushing blurbs from big name authors, and in my opinion all of it is well deserved. Readalikes| That novel, Rawblood (distributed in the United States as The Girl from Rawblood), was published in 2015. 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. The Last House On Needless Street is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers, like your local bookstore. This has been in my list for a while.I just might get it now thanks! 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. 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. In the last house on Needless Street lives Ted, his daughter Lauren and cat Olivia. I dont normally read horror but this is pretty irresistible, especially getting Olivias POV. Ted is a middle-aged, jobless man who lives by himself in the house he grew up in as a child. Death. Firstly, when I started reading The Last House on Needless Street, I expected a bone-chilling horror and prepared myself for some gore. For sure, but I think she's going to have a very bright future as a horror writer at the rate she's going. What do you think is the meaning behind this statement? Zeen is a next generation WordPress theme. This plot is so intricate, I cant help but be in awe of the planning it must have required, which is one of the reasons Im so impressed by this book, even if it pushed me to my empathetic edge. Its another way to show how unreliable. 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. 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. Narrated by Matthias Hofer. In the dark forest at the end of Needless Street, lies something buried. 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. An exquisitely rendered portrait of a unique father-daughter relationship and a moving memoir of family and identity. Stephanie @ Bookfever recently postedCant-Wait Wednesday: A Small Hotel by Suanne Laqueur, I really thought the whole pull the rug out from under you was well done. 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. He goes out sometimes, usually when he loses time. 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 that is the beauty of this storygetting to the truth is a circuitous and uneven path, one I never grew tired of. Ward initially worked as an actor based in New York. This is a fabulous review! So glad you finished it and enjoyed this as well! All the main characters, besides Dee, are his separate identities. Recommended For: Fans of Paul Tremblays A Head Full of Ghosts or similar all-is-not-what-it-seems stories. At this point, Ward asks us to believe a chain of events that are frankly incredible. It's a true nerve-shredder that keeps its Hasini @ Bibliosini recently postedDoes Having a Positive Message Automatically Make a Book Good? The main story takes place eleven years after a six-year old girl named Lulu went missing down by the lake. Thats where youre wrong. 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. Im usually unable to figure things out so perhaps Im also the perfect reader. From the ramshackle houses to the disappearing children, theres something nefarious at We earn commission on any purchases made. A gut-punch of a novel about a Cherokee child removed from her family and sent to a Christian boarding school in the 1950s. But its not what you think. Which characters do you think are most impacted by loneliness? A stolen child. (LogOut/ All these things are true. Reality: A slow-burn mystery with some satisfying last act reveals. Can you describe a situation where this statement resonated with you? // Lets Talk Bookish. He doesnt have too many opportunities to be social, but he has learned to adapt to certain social cues. A stolen child. 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. All Rights Reserved. Prepare to be scared, angry and heart-broken, all in one book. Beyond the Book| 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. This is a psychological horror story that leads you to believe certain things, but then pulls the rug out from under you late in the story. Here it does. Paperback: I dont know if I wish I had DNFd it per se, but the destination definitely was not worth the trip. Glad you loved it as much as I did :-). However, none of the characters are quite what they appear. I probably shouldnt have read it though before trying to write mine. Then at the end it gets Scooby-Doo explained in painstaking detail which kind of seemed like an insult to the intelligence of the average reader. 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. A stolen child. be able to figure things out. Thanks Sarah! I couldnt agree more with everything you said above . 100-Word (or Less) Synopsis: All is not what it seems on Needless Street. When we then switch into kitten Olivias viewpoint its a jarring change. The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links.We earn commission on any purchases made. See below for more (spoiler filled) details on that. Revenge. The nitty-gritty: A creepy, disturbing tale perfect for fans of twisty, psychological horror. This is indeed a great weekend read for sure :-). Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Honestly, I cant stop thinking about it since it forced me to reassess almost the whole book. 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. Olivia is such an interesting character. Ultimately, it was. For example, both Brenda and Ellie were raised in the same society, but had very different values and, consequently, led very different lives. I've read it and was blown away. A Book Blog for Speculative Fiction, Graphic Novels and more! 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. 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. You think youve read this story before. And I also really wanna meet Olivia the cat. Its 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, its not a spoiler for me to say that there arent any clowns hanging around in storm drains), but Ill do my best. Now on the anniversary of her disappearance, Dee has tracked down a new lead, and that lead just happens to be Ted. In the dark of the forest, among the white birch trees, something lies buried. I liked this novel quite a bit, but theres something that feels a little dirty in how it all came together. 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 cover definitely screams haunted house and supernatural happenings so Id have been shocked to find out it was about human evil too. All these things are true. Death. Now she writes novels and short stories, and reviews for various publications. Murder. This is where the story begins to go wrong. Look, misdirection is fantastic. However, Catriona Ward has penned something really unique here that booksellers will struggle to find a genre to shelve it under. 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. [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. Hugs to @tordotcompub for the review copy . And yet the characters are, since they never seem to agree on what they see or experience. It doesnt help that Ward has a tendency to be very ham-fisted with her symbolism. Hi, I'm Tammy, avid reader, book collector & reviewer of quality fantasy, horror & science fiction. 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. Even as someone that loves cats, I struggled with this fantasy element. This article about a writer or poet from the United Kingdom is a stub. From what I remember, the other review didnt even mention child abuse that I remember, so thats the main part that surprised me. WebIn a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. The writing itself was not the problem, it was what the characters were doing to each other, or at least, what we are led to believe they are doing to each other. The novel alternates between Ellie's perspective in 1965 and Kayla's perspective in 2010. Being able to read the same situations play out from the perspective of other characters and even cats (yes, cats!) Revenge. Yay! A missing child. By day I'm a content, social media and PR specialist and in my spare time, I'm a book blogger. He lives in the last house on Needless Street, right next to the woods. For both characters, their house represents their grief. It really made me a fan of Catriona Ward. From Teds first person narrative, we get the impression that hes dealing with quite a few issues, although its not clear exactly what those issues are. There are so many questions raised throughout the novel that it borders on the confusing, yet thankfully not everything is tied up in a neat bow at the end either, and the tension between reality and make-believe lands firmly in the real side of things once the last page is turned. In the dark of the forest, among the white birch trees, something lies buried. Agree on the ending but I'd have trouble wrapping up that story too if I were the author. He doesnt work and it isnt clear what he does for money, though its mentioned that he has pawned off a lot of old family possessions. Death. (LogOut/ Is Brenda lonely in Round Hill despite being surrounded by the people she grew up with? Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. Were you surprised when she and Winston did so in the tree house? 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. Personally, I was pretty underwhelmed by the final act and the creaky structure of the overall story. This horror fiction-related article is a stub. hah. Known to most as Little Girl with Popsicle, her sister Lulu disappeared and was never seen again. Has this statement ever rung true in your life? Dees journey was surprisingly nightmarishwe learn she is afraid of snakes for exampleand I thought her character added a nice dimension to the story. 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. I certainly didnt, which I guess makes me the perfect reader! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Why do you think Brenda and Ellie had such different views on race? BookBrowse LLC 1997-2023. Am I getting too big picture here? How do you imagine Ellie felt? He has only his cat Olivia for company, and he rarely leaves the house. Priscilla Bettis recently posted3rd Quarter 2021 Writing Goals, This is one book you DONT want to spoil, it was so unique:-). 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. They take no pride or care in themselves, just forcing their way through each day furthering their own agenda. I strongly agree that the sister should have been a reliable narrator. 1965. How did the alternating timelines and voices impact your reading experience? You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. We occasionally get a few chapters told from the perspective of Dee, a woman whose younger sister Lulu disappeared when they were little, and Dee suspects Ted was the kidnapper so she moves in next to him in an attempt to revive the cold case. Hi, I'm Cara and welcome to my bookish world. This helped slowly build the mystery and allow the reader to revisit key points in near real-time. I certainly didnt, which I guess makes me the perfect reader! WebDescription. Thats a journey you need to take yourself. Maybe I read too much r/fakedisordercringe but I figured out the twist the minute Ted said the cat had to go away when the daughter came over. You think youve read this story before. The Last House on Needless Street, by Catriona Ward, is the best written book I wish Id never read. 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. His mother always warned him how dangerous the outside world was, and she wasnt wrong. 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? Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email. From literary classics to sci-fi graphic novels, I love it all. Revenge. All these things are true. It appears Dee had some responsibility for the death and disappearance of her sister and the subsequent destruction of her family. Do you believe this could have been true? Genres & Themes| Don't miss a beat! Review: The Last House On Needless Street by Catriona Ward. The audiobook is narrated by Christopher Ragland, and while he was committed to the characters, some of the portrayals were distracting. How do the idea and perception of protest differ in 1965 to the present day? I was interested before but after reading your review I WANT this book. Thats where youre wrong. The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. Here to talk books, film, mental health and lifestyle. WebThe Last House on the Street touches upon several national current events in each timeline, for example: LBJ passing the Voting Rights Act in the 1965 timeline and the Time is not always linear in this story, so flashbacks of Dee and Teds childhood interrupt the suspenseful present-day plotline, while other times its unclear whether someone is recalling a memory or creating one. SYNOPSIS Dee has never been the same since her sister went missing on a family holiday. Debjani Ghosh recently postedThe Invitation by Vi Keeland Review, Thanks Debjani, I hope you get the chance to read it, and Ill be curious to hear your thoughts:-), I loved this book and agree with your review. This is one of my favorite story devices and it works so well here. Pages and Tea recently postedBook Review: Later by Stephen King. Personally, I had Cameron Britton in my head as Ted. You think you know whats inside the last house on Needless Street. 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? Is Ellie lonely in California? Dramatic, curly-haired wannabe writer from a nowhere town in Somerset. And a house cat who loves napping and reading the Bible. Synopsis: A communitys past sins rise to the surface when two women, a generation apart, find themselves bound by tragedy and an unsolved, decades-old mystery. How does this impact each of them? The must-read gothic thriller of 2021 from the Shirley Jackson and August Derleth award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood. "The new face of literary dark fiction." This is the story of a serial killer. [5], Ward lives in London and Devon.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. Ted lives alone behind boarded-up windows, hiding from the prying eyes of his neighbours. I couldnt put it down! 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. Wow, that's so awesome to hear you loved it this much and for sure, it's definitely re-readable! Multi-tasking: Good to go, but since it feels like we toggle between fantasy and real-life, its better to stick to activities that will allow you to concentrate on the mystery. I read it in an evening and could not put it down. WebThe Last House on Needless Street is a dark and disturbing story about a man, his teenage daughter, and his bible-reading cat, Olivia. 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. Now stop reading this and go buy it, I promise you wont regret it. In what ways does it not impact them? house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. 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. Who do you believe feels the most guilt? A stolen child. 100-Word (or Less) Synopsis: All is not what it seems on Needless Street. Does listening to audiobooks count as reading? At the end of Needless Street is forest. Dates read: January 27 February 2, 2022. And its here that Ward just stops playing fair with her readers. These little bits of information eventually reveal what actually happenedor do they? And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. A teenage girl who isnt allowed outside, not after last time. Aleksandar Hemon's characters are romantics. It felt long at times there are some vague situations at the beginning and none of the characters come across as likable except Olivia, the Bible loving queer cat which made me wonder if the ride was worth it. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. 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. This is the story of a serial What do you think? 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. Your review has just cemented my wish to get it sooner. Get in touch with me at thetattooedbook@yahoo.co.uk. 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. 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! Definitely my favorite thing about the snow! So, where do I even start with this?! 1965 I am excited for this one, also. Discuss what that means in the context of this story. The reader isnt in the story. --Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes The buzzis real. Excerpt| While not perfect, she took some truly out-there plots and characters and weaved them together rather seamlessly. 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. 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. About a decade before the story opens, Ted was a person of interest in the disappearance of a four-year-old girl named Lulu, who was visiting the nearby lake with her parents and big sister Dee. Revenge. Im relieved I kept going because being pushed to the brink is clearly what the author intended with her plot development. Also yes, I tasted one and they are delicious, This book was simply exquisite. Ive seen this everywhere lately, definitely going to have to pick it up! 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 story of Ted, who lives with his young daughter Lauren and his cat Olivia in an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. 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. Its another way to show how unreliable all of the characters are, since they never seem to agree on what they see or experience. Kayla and Ellie both suffer the loss of the man they love. Theres something weird going on in this book. At the half way point I couldn't justify spending any more time with it and refunded it. Sadly I am not a fan of this kind of book, horror is not for me, amd psychological horror is definitely not for me, but your review was captivating! And yet, it was unputdownable despite this dark subject matter, so although its not the spooky haunted house I was expecting for my Halloween reading, I was terrified all the same. Will stay up far too late to finish a book and can and will talk about them until the cows come home. 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. Clearly this was not the case while it slowly dawned on me that the evil in this book is purely human. Both Ted and Dee are an absolute wreckage. Thats where youre wrong. Revenge. A stolen child. The years passed and so did her parents, but she never gave up the hunt to find the person that took her sister. And yet they are all lies You think you know whats inside the last house on Needless Street. 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. She really did her research and reached out to those with DID and although it was over the top for entertainment, many parts were quite accurate. The reveal at the end was sort of mind-blowing, and I loved the authors Afterword where she gives some background on how the story came to be. Expectation: A page-turning supernatural thriller. 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?! 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