Since this is one I will obviously not be reading, LOL, can you tell me does that poor cat get a Happy Ending? The nerve-shredding tension and creeping unease comes with you having to work things out at the characters pace. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. Ted doesnt seem to have much of a daily routine in his life. For example, Reverend Filburn and the Northern students did not initially welcome Ellie because she was from the South, and the people in Round Hill opposed the SCOPE program because "Yankee" outsiders were coming in to "tell us how we should be runnin' things," as Buddy says in chapter 6. The other device the author uses is that she shows the same events from two different perspectives. Unless otherwise stated, this discussion guide is reprinted with the permission of St. Martin's Griffin. And some of the big surprises arent all that surprising. Carolyn is a librarian and book addict with an MA in Creative Writing with aspirations to one day be a published author. Plot Summary. Jan 2023, 368 pages, Book Reviewed by:Jane McCormack ** This title earned me the Animal Companion badge in the Spells & Spaceships SFF collection! This was the first novel Ive ever read by Ward and her style of writing is absolutely fantastic. Frustrated with the lack of results from the police, she has zeroed in on Ted as the prime suspect. The nitty-gritty: A creepy, disturbing tale perfect for fans of twisty, psychological horror. I love/hate it when authors pulls the rug out from under you and leaving you shocked. WebSummary Excerpt Reading Guide Book Summary A community's past sins rise to the surface in New York Times bestselling author Diane Chamberlain's The Last House on the Street when two women, a generation apart, find themselves bound by tragedy and an unsolved, decades-old mystery. 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. I literally just finished the book and you pretty much nailed how I felt about it. as they happened was a truly immersive experience. Priscilla Bettis recently posted3rd Quarter 2021 Writing Goals, This is one book you DONT want to spoil, it was so unique:-). This is the story of a serial killer. And yet Hes going to struggle massively to live up to what lies between these pages, but I cant wait to hear who they cast. I couldnt agree more with everything you said above . How do you imagine Ellie felt? Ted is a middle-aged, jobless man who lives by himself in the house he grew up in as a child. Narrated by Matthias Hofer. What is the significance of what happens to each house at the end of the novel? If this was a movie, Id watch it again for clues, but Im not that interested in doing it here. And, read at a superficial level, this novel brings us to the brink of despair and back to the promise of hope quite effectively. [4] Andy Serkis and Jonathan Cavendishs The Imaginarium Productions has optioned film rights to the book. 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. 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 Now on the anniversary of her disappearance, Dee has tracked down a new lead, and that lead just happens to be Ted. Posted July 22, 2021 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 33 Comments, Ive gotta say Im SUPER intrigued by this book after reading your review. This is one of my favorite story devices and it works so well here. Revenge. A LibraryReads Top 10 Pick! If you liked this, youll enjoy Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. 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 an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. A Library Journal Editors' Pick! // Lets Talk Bookish, Great review Im really looking forward to this one, and so far Ive managed to avoid any spoilers. Death. Looks like I have lots more to look forward to! Article [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. 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, $15 for 3 months. Abused as a child, he has turned mostly into a recluse in his WebSummaries Follow Ted, who lives with his daughter and his cat. , Oh Im so used to just ignoring blurbs most of the time, especially Stephen King, he blurbs everything these days! All reviews and site design by Thomas M. Wagner. What do you think is the meaning behind this statement? We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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. All Rights Reserved. See below for more (spoiler filled) details on that. (LogOut/ This is the story of a murderer. An Author At the half way point I couldn't justify spending any more time with it and refunded it. I read one other review of this book and put the audio version on hold. Hi, I'm Cara and welcome to my bookish world. Stop-starter of all projects great and small. The Last House On Needless Street is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers, like your local bookstore. It sounds so good!!!! As soon as you think you have it all figured out, there will be one more twist to keep you gripped. Olivia thinks she was sent to protect Ted by the LORD (always described in caps like that), and she occasionally knocks Teds Bible off the table in order to read a random Bible verse (if youve ever read the Bible, youll understand how unsettling some of it is). Discuss the effect of bias in the SCOPE program. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. In what ways does it not impact them? Publication City/Country United Kingdom. A stolen child. Lets discuss your favorite reads or listens. He loses time and makes frequent, nighttime trips to the nearby woods. At last, she has the address of the man who was originally suspected of her abduction. Now, lets talk about the characters and the big reveal. Get in touch with me at thetattooedbook@yahoo.co.uk. All these things are true. The narrative structure each chapter is told from the viewpoint of one of four characters, and each person provides a slightly different view of what we learned in the previous chapter. Discuss the definition of "family" in the novel. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. 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. Personally, I had Cameron Britton in my head as Ted. Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info and giveaways by email. Bestsellers rank 30,480. Oh yes, "Sundial" is on my TBR and I'll get to it soon I'm sure, she's an amazing writer! Known to most as Little Girl with Popsicle, her sister Lulu disappeared and was never seen again. All these things are true. In the last house on Needless Street lives Ted, his daughter Lauren and cat Olivia. ISBN13 9781788166188. Faking evidence of a crime like that is a pretty dumb cheat for any mystery writer to pull. 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. This has been in my list for a while.I just might get it now thanks! Im glad you kept this spoiler-free. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This character 360 comes across as a master stroke of creativity by Ward. 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. 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. At this point, Ward asks us to believe a chain of events that are frankly incredible. But Im sorry to say that as a story, The Last House didnt work for me more than it did. How would the story be different if they were just friends? Catriona Ward expects us to swallow all of this with complete credulity. , Ha ha you will probably be as surprised as I was if you read it:-). Olivia is Teds cat. This adds to the atmosphere of desperation and the knife edge feeling that something explosive could occur at any moment. Jan 2022, 352 pages I just dont think that such emotional impact requires abandoning good storytelling logic and realistic characters. I have been lied to in the best possible way and I enjoyed every single moment. What follows is a mind-bending mystery where nothing is quite as it seems. 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? You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Who do you believe feels the most guilt? 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. 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. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. The main story takes place eleven years after a six-year old girl named Lulu went missing down by the lake. 100-Word (or Less) Synopsis: All is not what it seems on Needless Street. Agree on the ending but I'd have trouble wrapping up that story too if I were the author. 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?! All storytellers are liars, but Catriona Ward is a particularly good one. Ultimately, it was. 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. 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. Death. WebDescription This is the story of a murderer. 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. Dies ist die Geschichte von Ted, der mit seiner Tochter Lauren und der Katze Olivia in einem gewOhn Teds infrequent trips to the bug doctor give us a little extra insight into his personality and a few ideas of important events. Theyre all complex and driven by completely different pain and fears. 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). The must-read gothic thriller of 2021 from the Shirley Jackson and August Derleth award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood. Some cheap tricks to help spice up a plodding story that mostly amounted to characters sitting and waiting and watching. All these things are true. I didnt care for it either. So its not like she was aware of us in some meta way and had to protest her innocence. I really cant say a lot more without giving away major plot secrets, youve got to just enjoy the ride for The Last House On Needless Street, the intrigue is blinding in this one and the ending is nothing short of incredible. Frustrated with the lack of results from the police, she has zeroed in on Ted as the prime suspect. 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. This novel was hard to put down and ended up being an instant page-turner. 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. Hasini @ Bibliosini recently postedDoes Having a Positive Message Automatically Make a Book Good? This article about a writer or poet from the United Kingdom is a stub. The final act theres a bait and switch that felt organic and not for shock value. I strongly agree that the sister should have been a reliable narrator. WebIn a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. I read it in an evening and could not put it down. The Last House on Needless Streetis a masterclass in twists and turns. Change). Synopsis An Indie Next Pick! I've read it and was blown away. He does go out, though these excursions usually result in awkward and unpleasant encounters, to put it mildly. I have been meaning to get this book for ages. How does this influence the relationship they're able to create? The years passed and so did her parents, but she never gave up the hunt to find the person that took her sister. Book Review: The Last House on the Street. 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. Is it a thriller mystery along the likes of Blake Crouch, or is that wishful thinking on my part??? Expectation: A page-turning supernatural thriller. Dees journey was surprisingly nightmarishwe learn she is afraid of snakes for exampleand I thought her character added a nice dimension to the story. A missing child. When we then switch into kitten Olivias viewpoint its a jarring change. Im relieved I kept going because being pushed to the brink is clearly what the author intended with her plot development. What do you think? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. While Ward toed that line delicately, a few things still didnt sit right with me. (LogOut/ Excellent review. At this point, Ward asks us to believe a chain of events that are frankly incredible. What is the importance of society and "fitting in" for the characters in the 1965 timeline? Not to yuck anyones yum here, but I did not particularly love The Last House on Needless Street. Ted and Laurens voices are childlike, Lauren because she is a child; Ted, it becomes apparent, due to serious emotional and psychological trauma. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Your review has just cemented my wish to get it sooner. How did the alternating timelines and voices impact your reading experience? Join BookBrowse today to start discovering exceptional books! The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward will undoubtedly be on my top 10 book list of 2021. Honestly, I cant stop thinking about it since it forced me to reassess almost the whole book. Its a very unique book and one Ill remember for many years to come. Why or why not? I was interested before but after reading your review I WANT this book. 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. 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. Dartmoor was the one place the family returned to on a regular basis. An unspeakable secret binds them together, and when a new neighbor moves in next door, what is buried out It appears Dee had some responsibility for the death and disappearance of her sister and the subsequent destruction of her family. Web162 votes, 71 comments. Lulu was never found, nor was her body, so to this day her disappearance remains a mystery. Revenge. For sure, but I think she's going to have a very bright future as a horror writer at the rate she's going. EXCLUSIVE: Andy Serkis and Jonathan Cavendish s Imaginarium Productions has optioned film rights to Catriona Ward s upcoming new novel The Last House on Needless Street. Viper will publish in the UK on March 18 and Tor Nightfire will publish in the U.S. in late September. Ward will executive produce alongside the Imaginarium. Please dont ask me how because that would involve at least a hundred spoilers. Firstly, when I started reading The Last House on Needless Street, I expected a bone-chilling horror and prepared myself for some gore. He goes out sometimes, usually when he loses time. All rights reserved.Information at BookBrowse.com is published with the permission of the copyright holder or their agent. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Readalikes| In the middle of this now, and Im enjoying myself! Although gothic and dark throughout, theres a surprisingly positive thread that emerges. This helped slowly build the mystery and allow the reader to revisit key points in near real-time. I love this cover! A missing child. 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. I get why people like it, but I'm certainly not in a rush to pick up any of the author's other work. 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. Its another way to show how unreliable. Recommended for spooky season, but reader beware! In what ways does the society that the characters were born into impact who they become? It is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder. The Nerd Daily 2023. A stolen child. Gotta agree with all of this. I was really disappointed in it. Discuss what that means in the context of this story. 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. You think you know whats inside the last house on Needless Street. Nicely put, I reallllyyyy disliked this novel. Am I getting too big picture here? In the last house on Needless Street lives Ted, his daughter Lauren and 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. 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. If The Last House succeeds at anything, its in Wards deep empathy for her subject. So glad you finished it and enjoyed this as well! This is one of the books Ive most been looking forward to and your fabulous review has me even more excited! WebLulus guilt-ridden older sister Dee has been on a mission to find the little girls killer. Now she writes novels and short stories, and reviews for various publications. 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. 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. 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. 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. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET by Catriona Ward Review, I have never seen a real icicle before this winter. by Catriona Ward. 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. Revenge. Stop-starter of all projects great and small. "The new face of literary dark fiction." I couldnt put it down! haha. 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. Too much contrivance was required to make the story work. 1965. Then there is Dee, who is also shrouded in mystery. From the ramshackle houses to the disappearing children, theres something nefarious at foot but is it human or supernatural? What is the role of music for the civil rights activists? 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. Dramatic, curly-haired wannabe writer from a nowhere town in Somerset. For Kayla, her house is a constant reminder of the loss of her husband and the life they could have shared there. These little bits of information eventually reveal what actually happenedor do they? Revenge. 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. Growing up in the well-to-do town of Round Hill, North Carolina, Ellie Hockley was raised to be a proper Southern lady. WebSummaries. 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. 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. Is the cat one of the narrators? He lives in the last house on Needless Street, right next to the woods. Anytime and happy reading! 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. You think youve read this story before. 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. Paperback: Do you believe this could have been true? For Ellie, her house is a reminder of her tragic loss and familial betrayal. Another fabulous review, Tammy! // Lets Talk Bookish. Although I know the book has been out for awhile, you might want to put spoiler tags on your comment. be able to figure things out. Both Ted and Dee are an absolute wreckage. Yes actually, the cat does get a happy ending! Hugs to @tordotcompub for the review copy . And I am glad you had such a great time with it! Overall, this was an excellent story, masterfully constructed and executed, and creepy as hell. 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. WebThe Chihuahua lady and the mom seemed to be close, and the mom told her later on that she would be going out of town as a way to lead false tracks away from her if 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. Revenge. Shes there to make his life better, to make him smile when hes sad and calm him when hes stressed. 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. 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? Catriona Ward was born in Washington, D.C. Recommended For: Fans of Paul Tremblays A Head Full of Ghosts or similar all-is-not-what-it-seems stories. An exquisitely rendered portrait of a unique father-daughter relationship and a moving memoir of family and identity. It really made me a fan of Catriona Ward. It's all just so preposterous. 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." Death. But its not what you think. 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! All Rights Reserved. From literary classics to sci-fi graphic novels, I love it all. Seriously, when it was revealed the sister had been lying to the reader and really knew what happened to her sister, I nearly threw the book across the room. Recently hes been dating and its not gone too well, so hes been extra stressed. Has this statement ever rung true in your life? Naturally we are encouraged to scratch our chins and think Hmm, Lulu Lauren is there a connection?. The Last House on Needless Street is surrounded by buzz and gushing blurbs from big name authors, and in my opinion all of it is well deserved. They take no pride or care in themselves, just forcing their way through each day furthering their own agenda. Im intrigued by your description of her as Bible-reading! This helped slowly build the mystery and allow the reader to revisit key points in near real-time rug out under. - ) not affect my opinion of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three if! 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