Olivia is such an interesting character. He knows this, because he buried them there himself. Priscilla Bettis recently posted3rd Quarter 2021 Writing Goals, This is one book you DONT want to spoil, it was so unique:-). Why do you think Brenda and Ellie had such different views on race? This is the story of a serial This is probably a story best suited in physical form so you can revisit sections as the mystery unfolds. Im usually unable to figure things out so perhaps Im also the perfect reader. I was interested before but after reading your review I WANT this book. What does it represent in each timeline? All reviews and site design by Thomas M. Wagner. Olivia is the fly on the wall but an unreliable spy at best, since she talks only of her own interests. Weve seen many stories told from an animals POV, but Olivia was something else. How do the idea and perception of protest differ in 1965 to the present day? Finally, this review will not be complete without some mention of the character of Teds late mother. Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you. The ending was alright and even though I wanted a bit more, I'm looking forward to reading her next novel, "Sundial" by the end of March :-). Frustrated with the lack of results from the police, she has zeroed in on Ted as the prime suspect. A teenage girl who isnt allowed outside, not after last time. Ward read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. Dates read: January 27 February 2, 2022. My hold for this book just came in yesterday! 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. 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, How do you imagine Ellie felt? And some of the big surprises arent all that surprising. Review: The Last House On Needless Street by Catriona Ward. From literary classics to sci-fi graphic novels, I love it all. For example, both Brenda and Ellie were raised in the same society, but had very different values and, consequently, led very different lives. I strongly agree that the sister should have been a reliable narrator. Theyre all complex and driven by completely different pain and fears. He seems to be obsessed with his dead mother, who he refers to as Mommy. Even more unsettling is his relationship with his daughter, Lauren. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. Any page references refer to a USA edition of the book, usually the trade paperback version, and may vary in other editions. Death. 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. Bestsellers rank 30,480. For Kayla, her house is a constant reminder of the loss of her husband and the life they could have shared there. I read one other review of this book and put the audio version on hold. You think you know whats inside the last house on Needless Street. "Loneliness felt like a disease with no cure," Ellie says in chapter 40. Your review has just cemented my wish to get it sooner. Winston also sings a few verses from "I'll Fly Away" to Ellie on the first night they meet in the tree house on page 277. Agree on the ending but I'd have trouble wrapping up that story too if I were the author. Imagine my surprise, then, when I finished Catriona Wards twisty and twisted novel and became a believer. These little bits of information eventually reveal what actually happenedor do they? , Ha ha you will probably be as surprised as I was if you read it:-). Honestly, by the time the story reaches these revelations, were so far away from relatable reality that its practically parody. I am excited for this one, also. Reviews| So, sure enough, we learn that Dee has shall we say some sordid history of her own. That novel, Rawblood (distributed in the United States as The Girl from Rawblood), was published in 2015. $15 for 3 months. be able to figure things out. Lets discuss your favorite reads or listens. Beyond the Book| WebThe Last House on Needless Street is a dark and disturbing story about a man, his teenage daughter, and his bible-reading cat, Olivia. 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. This is where the story begins to go wrong. I've never heard that phrase "not to yuck anyone's yum" as that's the quote of the day! 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. And that is the beauty of this storygetting to the truth is a circuitous and uneven path, one I never grew tired of. When a woman named Dee moves into the abandoned house next door while on her quest to find her sister, who was kidnapped years ago, Ted's life begins to spiral into chaos. And that is the beauty of this storygetting to the truth is a circuitous and uneven path, one I never grew tired of. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Excerpt| Too much contrivance was required to make the story work. Dartmoor was the one place the family returned to on a regular basis. Narrated by Matthias Hofer. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. A Blog about science fiction, fantasy and more! In chapter 21, Kayla finds a letter that her father, Reed, wrote to Jackson, describing their new house as "haunted." Olivia is Teds cat. This is her first novel with Serpents Tail imprint, Viper Books. Jan 2023, 368 pages, Book Reviewed by:Jane McCormack [2] Little Eve also went on to win the prestigious Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. The cover definitely screams haunted house and supernatural happenings so Id have been shocked to find out it was about human evil too. An unspeakable secret binds them together, and when a new neighbor moves in next door, what is buried out Was there one perspective that you connected with more than the other? Here to talk books, film, mental health and lifestyle. Unless otherwise stated, this discussion guide is reprinted with the permission of St. Martin's Griffin. I just dont think that such emotional impact requires abandoning good storytelling logic and realistic characters. Ted and Laurens voices are childlike, Lauren because she is a child; Ted, it becomes apparent, due to serious emotional and psychological trauma. Lulus guilt-ridden older sister Dee has been on a mission to find the little girls killer. 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See below for more (spoiler filled) details on that. 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. The Last House on Needless Street follows awkward shut-in Ted and his loyal sidekick, Olivia the cat. Something horrible may or may not have happened in Teds past. He was once a suspect in a missing person case involving a little girl named Laura. Hi, I'm Tammy, avid reader, book collector & reviewer of quality fantasy, horror & science fiction. Think Ill pass I much prefer nasty ghosts to nasty people , I prefer nasty ghouls to nasty people any day! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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. 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? It's all just so preposterous. Discuss the definition of "family" in the novel. haha. Dramatic, curly-haired wannabe writer from a nowhere town in Somerset. The must-read gothic thriller of 2021 from the Shirley Jackson and August Derleth award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood. It also made me cry, and I can't say that about too many horror novels. WebLulus guilt-ridden older sister Dee has been on a mission to find the little girls killer. // Lets Talk Bookish, Great review Im really looking forward to this one, and so far Ive managed to avoid any spoilers. All rights reserved. The must-read gothic thriller of 2021 from the Shirley Jackson and August Derleth award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood. A stolen child. A stolen child. And I also really wanna meet Olivia the cat. The characters yes, a talking cat is one of the primary narrators. Prepare to be scared, angry and heart-broken, all in one book. You may think youve read this story before, but its not what you think. How does the idea of marriage play into Ellie's idea to wait until marriage to "be intimate" with a man? 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. Faking evidence of a crime like that is a pretty dumb cheat for any mystery writer to pull. 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. In what ways does the society that the characters were born into impact who they become? He found her after her mother and siblings all passed away one stormy night. WebIn a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. 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. The years passed and so did her parents, but she never gave up the hunt to find the person that took her sister. Synopsis This is the story of a serial killer. 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. A teenage girl who isnt allowed outside, not after last time. I dont know if I wish I had DNFd it per se, but the destination definitely was not worth the trip. Secrets, shame, and adoption in the 1960sa poignant tale of a mother's enduring love. 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. To avoid spoilers, Im only giving you the basic set up and will avoid talking about the plot too much. What really happened inside the freezer chest? Paperback: 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. Don't miss a beat! Oh yes, "Sundial" is on my TBR and I'll get to it soon I'm sure, she's an amazing writer! (LogOut/ All these things are true. Look for a review on the blog later this week! Look, misdirection is fantastic. I spent the rest of the story waiting for what seemed to be obvious to be revealed. I love this cover! 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. It really made me a fan of Catriona Ward. 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!. Definitely my favorite thing about the snow! And yet Kayla and Ellie both suffer the loss of the man they love. So its not like she was aware of us in some meta way and had to protest her innocence. Even as someone that loves cats, I struggled with this fantasy element. 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. 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. Thanks Sarah! And yet they are all lies. Which is more important to the Hockley family? Most reviews of The Last House on Needless Street mention that you cant talk about the plot without giving away its secrets. Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email. I mean wow, what a book! Its evident from the opening chapter that something is very very wrong with Ted Bannerman, who lives in a decrepit old house with all of its windows boarded up, on a cul-de-sac bordering a forest and nearby lake. Honestly, I cant stop thinking about it since it forced me to reassess almost the whole book. I loved this, it was so unusual and I couldnt put it down. I probably shouldnt have read it though before trying to write mine. The novel alternates between Ellie's perspective in 1965 and Kayla's perspective in 2010. At last, she has the address of the man who was originally suspected of her abduction. In chapter 2, Ellie says "There are moments in life when you suddenly see your future and it's not at all what you expected." I just finished it and felt like starting it all over again so I could read it with a more complete understanding of how it all fits together. Sign up to get the download as well as an email sent once a month with links to my latest reviews, information on my online book club, and other bookish announcements. In the last house on Needless Street lives Ted, his daughter Lauren and cat Olivia. Start a free 30-day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Ted is a middle-aged, jobless man who lives by himself in the house he grew up in as a child. And yet some of them are lies. The reader isnt in the story. However, Catriona Ward has penned something really unique here that booksellers will struggle to find a genre to shelve it under. By day I'm a content, social media and PR specialist and in my spare time, I'm a book blogger. 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). Second, its the intersection of grief, revenge and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). All these things are true. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Being able to read the same situations play out from the perspective of other characters and even cats (yes, cats!) Greg recently postedSunday Post 411, Wow, sounds great. 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. 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. But its not what you think. He goes out sometimes, usually when he loses time. This is the story of a serial killer. Theres something weird going on in this book. All storytellers are liars, but Catriona Ward is a particularly good one. I have been meaning to get this book for ages. Edition Statement Main. The other device the author uses is that she shows the same events from two different perspectives. Revenge. He has only his cat Olivia for company, and he If youve read the novel, you understand that mental illness is the central plot. Who killed Teds songbirds? But Im sorry to say that as a story, The Last House didnt work for me more than it did. If good intentions made for great novels, Id be only too happy to join the chorus of praise. Plot Summary. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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. Has this statement ever rung true in your life? 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 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! As you can probably tell from the lack of plot details, Im doing all I can to avoid spoilers. Ward does a great job of creating an ominous atmosphere, especially surrounding Ted, his house, and Olivia and Lauren. A stolen child. Since this is one I will obviously not be reading, LOL, can you tell me does that poor cat get a Happy Ending? The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links.We earn commission on any purchases made. I'll probably re-read this come October or something. Ted doesnt mind because the guy gives him free meds. Some cheap tricks to help spice up a plodding story that mostly amounted to characters sitting and waiting and watching. They take no pride or care in themselves, just forcing their way through each day furthering their own agenda. Cant-Wait Wednesday: A Small Hotel by Suanne Laqueur, Does Having a Positive Message Automatically Make a Book Good? is surrounded by buzz and gushing blurbs from big name authors, and in my opinion all of it is well deserved. All the main characters, besides Dee, are his separate identities. All storytellers are liars, but Catriona Ward is a particularly good one. Stop-starter of all projects great and small. WebSummaries Follow Ted, who lives with his daughter and his cat. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. Just $45 for 12 months or I couldnt agree more with everything you said above . We earn commission on any purchases made. Its a form of mental illness that is still not well understood, but has been featured so often as a device in horror stories and thrillers that its more or less become cliche. 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. Ted is of course an unreliable narrator, as is the bible-reading Olivia, so its difficult to believe much of anything being described. Ward initially worked as an actor based in New York. There are too many plot contrivances that ask us to be extremely generous with our willing suspension of disbelief, too many supporting characters who seem like exaggerated and even cartoonish caricatures. 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. This is a fabulous review! I love when I can read a book and I truly not know the direction that it will take. WebCatriona 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. WebI am 66% into The Last House on Needless Street by @Catrionaward & I can honestly say its mind-blowing. 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. The book is Revenge. (LogOut/ 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. What does it mean for the future of both characters? Its powerful, beautifully designed and comes with everything you need to engage your visitors and increase conversions. At the end, in chapter 52, Ellie admits that she and Reed may have ended up together in another lifetime. Language English. 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. This is the story of a murderer. It doesnt help that Ward has a tendency to be very ham-fisted with her symbolism. I didnt care for it either. 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%. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. Discuss what that means in the context of this story. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Big thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy. Stop-starter of all projects great and small. Death. Yeah, I thought it was awful, I guessed the big twist about 50 pages in. 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. This is a place to discuss horror literature. However, intrinsically, The Last House on Needless Street is a tale of survival. 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. First, were led to believe Ted is the villain throughout the novel abusing animals, keeping his daughter locked up, drinking uncontrollably, living slovenly and (maybe) killing people only to realize in the end that he is the victim and maybe everything weve been told prior isnt exactly true. This horror fiction-related article is a stub. A Library Journal Editors' Pick! Do you believe this could have been true? This is the story of a serial killer. What do you think is the meaning behind this statement? 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. He has only his cat Olivia for company, and he rarely leaves the house. Zeen is a next generation WordPress theme. When Olivia talks about how much she hates the creepy Russian nesting dolls that sit on the mantlepiece, its almost like a Symbolism Siren goes off. It doesnt just get under your skin; it embeds itself there like your first blurry green/black tattoo you had a fifteen (just me?). He has a black cat named Olivia who isnt allowed outside the house, and a daughter named Lauren. Hugs to @tordotcompub for the review copy . His only companion is a cat named Olivia, who has her own chapters in which she is the first-person viewpoint narrator, suggesting that Olivia is either a very special cat indeed or maybe not a cat at all. Well I found it difficult to read because ultimately its about child abuse and neglect, and I found that difficult to stomach. It is central to the appeal of a mystery, being led down blind alleys in the hope that youre a clever enough detective to piece together the puzzle. Could it have been better? 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. 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. Death. 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. Readalikes| 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. A stolen child. This is the story of a serial killer. Death. From the ramshackle houses to the disappearing children, theres something nefarious at Please dont ask me how because that would involve at least a hundred spoilers. Its like, give me a break! The Last House on Needless Street is an absolute tour de force of a novel. 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. This helped slowly build the mystery and allow the reader to revisit key points in near real-time. Glad you loved it as much as I did :-). 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. All these things are true. Oct 12, 2021 | Book Reviews, Horror, mystery, Thriller | 12 comments. Does listening to audiobooks count as reading? Change). Thats where youre wrong. The Nerd Daily 2023. Hi, I'm Cara and welcome to my bookish world. How does this impact each of them? Here it does. Both Ted and Dee are an absolute wreckage. 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. By the end of the book youll have most of the answers, but not all, which I was OK with. This House may look good on the outside, but inside, its a real fixer-upper. 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. 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. 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. And yet some of them ar Read more Community Reviews Summary of 7,367 reviews Moods dark 95% mysterious 81% 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. I can understand why so many readers are praising this book to the skies. If this was a movie, Id watch it again for clues, but Im not that interested in doing it here. In what ways does it not impact them? An Now on the anniversary of her disappearance, Dee has tracked down a new lead, and that lead just happens to be Ted. Recommended for spooky season, but reader beware! 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 is the significance of what happens to each house at the end of the novel? 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. But even though the journey can be harrowingseriously, this was a book shaped spoon that scooped out my emotions as if they were ice cream; little wonder that its been endorsed by Stephen King amongst others, or that its been selected as one of the titles for the second series of the BBC2 book programme Between the Coversthe story ultimately manages to end on a hopeful note: hope that after survival theres living. 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. 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. Jan 2022, 352 pages So glad you finished it and enjoyed this as well! Once you realize misdirection is the entire goal here, its no longer misdirection, its just a book believing that its smarter than its readers. Mystery, thriller | 12 comments collector & reviewer of quality fantasy, horror & fiction! 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