The other device the author uses is that she shows the same events from two different perspectives. Do you believe this could have been true? 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. Recommended for spooky season, but reader beware! This is the story of a serial killer. 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. A stolen child. This helped slowly build the mystery and allow the reader to revisit key points in near real-time. To avoid spoilers, Im only giving you the basic set up and will avoid talking about the plot too much. At the end, in chapter 52, Ellie admits that she and Reed may have ended up together in another lifetime. Discuss what that means in the context of this story. 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 All these things are true. haha. Ted is of course an unreliable narrator, as is the bible-reading Olivia, so its difficult to believe much of anything being described. The book is In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. BookBrowse LLC 1997-2023. I couldnt put it down! A testament of how the human spirit can shine, even in the most darkest of places and eventually emerge from that darkness to carry on, to live! What do you think? What does it mean for the future of both characters? WebHer next gothic thriller, The Last House on Needless Street, was published through Viper Books (an imprint of Serpent's Tail) in March 2021, and Tor Nightfire in the US, in You may think youve read this story before, but its not what you think Catriona Ward is no stranger to gothic fiction. As you can probably tell from the lack of plot details, Im doing all I can to avoid spoilers. Could it have been better? He lives in the last house on Needless Street, right next to the woods. I get why people like it, but I'm certainly not in a rush to pick up any of the author's other work. Revenge. A compassionate, heartrending memoir of a mother's quest to accept her son's journey through psychosis. That part was WAY too much. This is one of my favorite story devices and it works so well here. Publication City/Country United Kingdom. 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. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. An unspeakable secret binds them together, and when a new neighbor moves in next door, what is buried out This is where the story begins to go wrong. Author Bio, First Published: A LibraryReads Top 10 Pick! I have been meaning to get this book for ages. 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An exquisitely rendered portrait of a unique father-daughter relationship and a moving memoir of family and identity. Although gothic and dark throughout, theres a surprisingly positive thread that emerges. Revenge. The years passed and so did her parents, but she never gave up the hunt to find the person that took her sister. The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward is the latest novel from the multi-award-winning gothic author. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. View all posts by Roxanne Michelle. You may think youve read this story before, but its not what you think. Author Second, its the intersection of grief, revenge and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 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. 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. 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. He has a black cat named Olivia who isnt allowed outside the house, and a daughter named Lauren. (LogOut/ While not perfect, she took some truly out-there plots and characters and weaved them together rather seamlessly. 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 a place to discuss horror literature. I probably shouldnt have read it though before trying to write mine. 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. Priscilla Bettis recently posted3rd Quarter 2021 Writing Goals, This is one book you DONT want to spoil, it was so unique:-). If good intentions made for great novels, Id be only too happy to join the chorus of praise. Recommended For: Fans of Paul Tremblays A Head Full of Ghosts or similar all-is-not-what-it-seems stories. Kayla and Ellie both suffer the loss of the man they love. Stop-starter of all projects great and small. Lying narrators aside, the scarf nonsense alone would have soured me on Wards story. Thats where youre wrong. But Ted has some endearing qualities as well: he loves animals, especially the wild birds that flock to his garden bird feeders, and of course, his beloved cat Olivia. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Discuss the definition of "family" in the novel. And, read at a superficial level, this novel brings us to the brink of despair and back to the promise of hope quite effectively. WebThe Last House on Needless Street. But remember, everything in this book is setup for a shocking twist. Agree on the ending but I'd have trouble wrapping up that story too if I were the author. Theyre all complex and driven by completely different pain and fears. 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. 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. In what ways does it not impact them? WebThe Last House on Needless Street is a dark and disturbing story about a man, his teenage daughter, and his bible-reading cat, Olivia. 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! Olivia is such an interesting character. As I delved deeper into the subconscious of these characters, I found myself horrified by what I found, which is what prompted me to consider abandoning it. Clearly this was not the case while it slowly dawned on me that the evil in this book is purely human. Right away we see that things arent quite right with Ted. I certainly didnt, which I guess makes me the perfect reader! But, its also not what you think when you start reading it, it turns into something totally unexpectedI dont want to give anything away! I know Im not alone in judging a book by its cover, and based on this one, I thought a haunted house and black cat guaranteed a supernatural, Halloween-ish read. Thats okay. Who needs the real world? I can hardly wait to read Catriona Wards next book! Why or why not? Its another way to show how unreliable. Stop-starter of all projects great and small. Unless otherwise stated, this discussion guide is reprinted with the permission of St. Martin's Griffin. 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. My first DNF in quite a while. This has been in my list for a while.I just might get it now thanks! 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. Ultimately, it was. 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. Has this statement ever rung true in your life? Her research took two years, she interviewed people living with the condition, and the back of the book includes a bibliography listing 38 sources. It really made me a fan of Catriona Ward. In the last house on Needless Street lives Ted, his daughter Lauren and cat Olivia. You did such an amazing job to talk about everything without spoilers, lol. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. A stolen child. Often when I see those declarations, my initial thought is marketing malarkey because how many original ideas are there really these days? I had no idea what would transpire at the end and when it did WOW! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Look, misdirection is fantastic. Discuss the effect of bias in the SCOPE program. 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. Search String: Summary| 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. 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. In the dark forest at the end of Needless Street, lies something buried. A teenage girl who isnt allowed outside, not after last time. If you liked this, youll enjoy Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. 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). Revenge. From what I remember, the other review didnt even mention child abuse that I remember, so thats the main part that surprised me. This horror fiction-related article is a stub. Firstly, when I started reading The Last House on Needless Street, I expected a bone-chilling horror and prepared myself for some gore. The characters yes, a talking cat is one of the primary narrators. What is the significance of that decision? 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. I didnt care for it either. Lulu was never found, nor was her body, so to this day her disappearance remains a mystery. You think youve read this story before. Shes there to make his life better, to make him smile when hes sad and calm him when hes stressed. 100-Word (or Less) Synopsis: All is not what it seems on Needless Street. Finally, this review will not be complete without some mention of the character of Teds late mother. 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. Even as someone that loves cats, I struggled with this fantasy element. By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience. Jan 2023, 368 pages, Book Reviewed by:Jane McCormack This is her first novel with Serpents Tail imprint, Viper Books. Maybe its nothing, or maybe hes visiting his favourite place in the woods. But its not what you think. All Rights Reserved. A Library Journal Editors' Pick! How do the idea and perception of protest differ in 1965 to the present day? 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, You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. This House may look good on the outside, but inside, its a real fixer-upper. This is the story of a serial killer. 1965 Secrets, shame, and adoption in the 1960sa poignant tale of a mother's enduring love. I was listening to it on Audible and was struggling hard with it. Thats where youre wrong. Does listening to audiobooks count as reading? Publication date 16 Sep 2021. If this was a movie, Id watch it again for clues, but Im not that interested in doing it here. Article I mean wow, what a book! 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. The must-read gothic thriller of 2021 from the Shirley Jackson and August Derleth award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood. Hi, I'm Tammy, avid reader, book collector & reviewer of quality fantasy, horror & science fiction. 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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. If youve read the novel, you understand that mental illness is the central plot. He has a black cat named Olivia who isnt allowed outside the house, and a daughter named Lauren. Was there one perspective that you connected with more than the other? WebDescription This is the story of a murderer. It all just struck me as so much unnecessary red herring. I found the sister story confusing and unnecessary and, like you, felt it was contrived having that whole set-up be a lie to begin with. When she returned to London she worked on her first novel while writing for a human rights foundation until she left to take an MA in creative writing from the University of East Anglia. He loses time and makes frequent, nighttime trips to the nearby woods. , Ha ha you will probably be as surprised as I was if you read it:-). See below for more (spoiler filled) details on that. 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. All these things are true. The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. What significance does Kayla's house and all of the Shadow Ridge development mean to the town of Round Hill? 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. Known to most as Little Girl with Popsicle, her sister Lulu disappeared and was never seen again. They take no pride or care in themselves, just forcing their way through each day furthering their own agenda. Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. What really happened inside the freezer chest? Web162 votes, 71 comments. ** This title earned me the Animal Companion badge in the Spells & Spaceships SFF collection! Not to yuck anyones yum here, but I did not particularly love The Last House on Needless Street. What follows is a mind-bending mystery where nothing is quite as it seems. Readalikes| Also yes, I tasted one and they are delicious, This book was simply exquisite. But there is an area in the forest he considers sacred and inhabited by gods. Since finishing it, Ive thought about it every single day. "The new face of literary dark fiction." 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. Ted is a middle-aged, jobless man who lives by himself in the house he grew up in as a child. Learn how your comment data is processed. And I am glad you had such a great time with it! // Lets Talk Bookish, Great review Im really looking forward to this one, and so far Ive managed to avoid any spoilers. Ted is a middle-aged, jobless man who lives by himself in the house he grew up in as a child. You know from the outset theres a lot more to this than the characters are showing you, but its so carefully written you cant quite figure out what theyre hiding. I have been lied to in the best possible way and I enjoyed every single moment. In the middle of this now, and Im enjoying myself! Ted frequently loses time, and what appear to be occasional inconsistencies and contradictions between the different narrators may frustrate at first, but gradually the clues begin to emerge and the puzzle pieces fall into place, revealing a chilling picture. 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. The final act theres a bait and switch that felt organic and not for shock value. Being able to read the same situations play out from the perspective of other characters and even cats (yes, cats!) In the dark forest at the end of Needless Street, lies something buried. The nerve-shredding tension and creeping unease comes with you having to work things out at the characters pace. It's all just so preposterous. A stolen child. 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. 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. The story is told from multiple points of view: Ted, Olivia (yes you heard that right, the cat), DeeTeds new neighbour, and Lauren. Im intrigued by your description of her as Bible-reading! You think youve read this story before. Im probably like you in that I would also start to think about how such things really do occur/are occurring in the world and that makes this type of book one Im far less likely to want to read. Beyond the Book| Although this book is fiction, the terrible things it describes most certainly do go on in the world, are probably happening as I type this, and that level of awareness began to overwhelm me as I considered the extent of human suffering that others endure. 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. 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%. 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. And what exactly is Ted burying when he goes into the woods at night? 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. 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. Here to talk books, film, mental health and lifestyle. How does this impact each of them? Revenge. The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links.We earn commission on any purchases made. // Lets Talk Bookish. Ted lives alone behind boarded-up windows, hiding from the prying eyes of his neighbours. Olivia sounds like a really interesting point of view, makes me wonder what my cats would say about me Great review! Glad you loved it as much as I did :-). Synopsis An Indie Next Pick! A Blog about science fiction, fantasy and more! Change). 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