A stolen child. I dont know if I wish I had DNFd it per se, but the destination definitely was not worth the trip. Revenge. Dates read: January 27 February 2, 2022. Yes actually, the cat does get a happy ending! 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. Maybe its nothing, or maybe hes visiting his favourite place in the woods. 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. Title For Ellie, her house is a reminder of her tragic loss and familial betrayal. Thats a journey you need to take yourself. Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email. 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. Does listening to audiobooks count as reading? Ellie frequently leads her fellow SCOPE volunteers and supporters in song during protests. I've never heard that phrase "not to yuck anyone's yum" as that's the quote of the day! Ted lives alone in his childhood home with his cat, Olivia. This is one of the books Ive most been looking forward to and your fabulous review has me even more excited! BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfictionbooks that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The story revolves around a handful of characters: Ted Bannerman is a single man who lives in a creepy, boarded up house on Needless Street. 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. 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. It appears Dee had some responsibility for the death and disappearance of her sister and the subsequent destruction of her family. 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. But remember, everything in this book is setup for a shocking twist. Publisher Profile Books Ltd. Imprint Viper. Abused as a child, he has turned mostly into a recluse in his 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. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Her research took two years, she interviewed people living with the condition, and the back of the book includes a bibliography listing 38 sources. The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward is the latest novel from the multi-award-winning gothic author. 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. Since this is one I will obviously not be reading, LOL, can you tell me does that poor cat get a Happy Ending? A Library Journal Editors' Pick! Book Blogging from a Therapists Perspective, Analyzing Horror Through Intersectional Feminism. Ted and Olivia live mostly in the dark because hes boarded up the windows with plywood. Death. And that is the beauty of this storygetting to the truth is a circuitous and uneven path, one I never grew tired of. 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. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. But was it really necessary for this totally outside character (who was not another Ted personality) to ALSO bullshit the reader? 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. WebThe Last House on Needless Street. Ted is a middle-aged, jobless man who lives by himself in the house he grew up in as a child. 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. 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. Search: You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. But its not what you think. Excerpt| While this helped explain many of the scenarios presented, I often struggle with plot points that hinge on mental illness because it often portrays the character as a victim or villain. Ward read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. You may think youve read this story before, but its not what you think Catriona Ward is no stranger to gothic fiction. Has this statement ever rung true in your life? Discuss the effect of bias in the SCOPE program. Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you. I can hardly wait to read Catriona Wards next book! Looks like I have lots more to look forward to! Paperback: Kayla and Ellie both suffer the loss of the man they love. 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? (LogOut/ Naturally we are encouraged to scratch our chins and think Hmm, Lulu Lauren is there a connection?. Ted is a middle-aged, jobless man who lives by himself in the house he grew up in as a child. 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. That novel, Rawblood (distributed in the United States as The Girl from Rawblood), was published in 2015. Now stop reading this and go buy it, I promise you wont regret it. So basically, in the first fifty pages or so. Were you surprised when she and Winston did so in the tree house? 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. Language English. All Rights Reserved. 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. All rights reserved.Information at BookBrowse.com is published with the permission of the copyright holder or their agent. WebDescription This is the story of a murderer. Since finishing it, Ive thought about it every single day. Catriona Ward is no stranger to gothic fiction. He goes out sometimes, usually when he loses time. He found her after her mother and siblings all passed away one stormy night. 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 am excited for this one, also. 100-Word (or Less) Synopsis: All is not what it seems on Needless Street. Press J to jump to the feed. In the dark of the forest, among the white birch trees, something lies buried. I probably shouldnt have read it though before trying to write mine. We earn commission on any purchases made. To say she has mad skills is a massive underestimation here. 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. A stolen child. I just dont think that such emotional impact requires abandoning good storytelling logic and realistic characters. 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. However, Catriona Ward has penned something really unique here that booksellers will struggle to find a genre to shelve it under. SYNOPSIS Dee has never been the same since her sister went missing on a family holiday. 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! The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. 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). 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. Is Ellie lonely in California? In the last house on Needless Street lives Ted, his daughter Lauren and cat Olivia. (LogOut/ Priscilla Bettis recently posted3rd Quarter 2021 Writing Goals, This is one book you DONT want to spoil, it was so unique:-). By day I'm a content, social media and PR specialist and in my spare time, I'm a book blogger. You think youve read this story before. Is the cat one of the narrators? Now Im more excited than EVER to read this!!! Search String: Summary| 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. (LogOut/ I certainly didnt, which I guess makes me the perfect reader! A Book Blog for Speculative Fiction, Graphic Novels and more! Even her plot twists have plot twists. Do you believe this could have been true? "Loneliness felt like a disease with no cure," Ellie says in chapter 40. And yet He knows this, because he buried them there himself. What is the house haunted by, if not supernatural beings? All these things are true. WebListen to "Das letzte Haus in der Needless Street Thriller" by Catriona Ward available from Rakuten Kobo. When we then switch into kitten Olivias viewpoint its a jarring change. Which characters do you think are most impacted by loneliness? Shes there to make his life better, to make him smile when hes sad and calm him when hes stressed. I was interested before but after reading your review I WANT this book. A stolen child. 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. That part was WAY too much. Dartmoor was the one place the family returned to on a regular basis. Ted was abused by his psychopathic and murderous mother for years, which led him to develop dissociative identity disorder. How did you feel after you learned of Brenda and Miss Pat's involvement in Winston's death? All the main characters, besides Dee, are his separate identities. Will stay up far too late to finish a book and can and will talk about them until the cows come home. All Rights Reserved. My first DNF in quite a while. I strongly agree that the sister should have been a reliable narrator. Revenge. However, none of the characters are quite what they appear. Wink the Astrokitty drawn by Matt Olson. If you liked this, youll enjoy Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. Agree on the ending but I'd have trouble wrapping up that story too if I were the author. Author The must-read gothic thriller of 2021 from the Shirley Jackson and August Derleth award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood. Greg recently postedSunday Post 411, Wow, sounds great. I get why people like it, but I'm certainly not in a rush to pick up any of the author's other work. Hasini @ Bibliosini recently postedDoes Having a Positive Message Automatically Make a Book Good? 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? 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. Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers! I literally just finished the book and you pretty much nailed how I felt about it. house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. Its a very unique book and one Ill remember for many years to come. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. 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. How does this influence the relationship they're able to create? 1965 Your review has just cemented my wish to get it sooner. 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. Being able to read the same situations play out from the perspective of other characters and even cats (yes, cats!) Why or why not? 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. Synopsis This is the story of a serial killer. The Last House on Needless Street moves away from the historical to the contemporary gothic, but deserves just as much praise and attention. 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. Ted lives alone behind boarded-up windows, hiding from the prying eyes of his neighbours. At the half way point I couldn't justify spending any more time with it and refunded it. Its definitely more psychological horror, if thats something you enjoy. 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. 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 ISBN13 9781788166188. Hes not a complete shut-in. Murder. Can you describe a situation where this statement resonated with you? This isnt a spoiler. That statement resonates with the rest of Ellie's life. I absolutely loved it, but I guess it could be in part that, as the spouse of a system (person with DID), I really appreciate her final notes on DID. Hell close his eyes in one place and wake up in another. How did the alternating timelines and voices impact your reading experience? Excellent review. Why do you think Brenda and Ellie had such different views on race? [5], Ward lives in London and Devon.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. I honestly didnt even catch the plot point about the sister because I stopped paying attention during the final act. Reality: A slow-burn mystery with some satisfying last act reveals. I can understand why so many readers are praising this book to the skies. 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. The novel alternates between Ellie's perspective in 1965 and Kayla's perspective in 2010. [2] Little Eve also went on to win the prestigious Shirley Jackson Award for best novel. But, its also not what you think when you start reading it, it turns into something totally unexpectedI dont want to give anything away! Hugs to @tordotcompub for the review copy . haha. What significance does the Hockley house have in the town of Round Hill? Revenge. By the end of the book youll have most of the answers, but not all, which I was OK with. Zeen is a next generation WordPress theme. 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. , Ha ha you will probably be as surprised as I was if you read it:-). Anytime and happy reading! 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! 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. 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. I didnt care for it either. Join BookBrowse today to start discovering exceptional books! Switching between POVs, Needless Street is the tale of Ted- a reclusive drunk, his cat Olivia, daughter Lauren and Dee- a woman in search of her missing sister Lulu. If The Last House succeeds at anything, its in Wards deep empathy for her subject. // Lets Talk Bookish. If good intentions made for great novels, Id be only too happy to join the chorus of praise. In what ways does the society that the characters were born into impact who they become? At this point, Ward asks us to believe a chain of events that are frankly incredible. Here to talk books, film, mental health and lifestyle. Recently hes been dating and its not gone too well, so hes been extra stressed. Prepare to be scared, angry and heart-broken, all in one book. Right away we see that things arent quite right with Ted. Most reviews of The Last House on Needless Street mention that you cant talk about the plot without giving away its secrets. This helped slowly build the mystery and allow the reader to revisit key points in near real-time. Lets discuss your favorite reads or listens. Im not generally someone who reads horror, as I tend to suffer from nightmares, but this review sounds really tempting. Reading Guide| It doesnt just get under your skin; it embeds itself there like your first blurry green/black tattoo you had a fifteen (just me?). A missing child. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Murder. 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. The must-read gothic thriller of 2021 from the Shirley Jackson and August Derleth award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood. What do you think is the meaning behind this statement? Readalikes| 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. The Last House on Needless Street, by Catriona Ward, is the best written book I wish Id never read. Revenge. Honestly, by the time the story reaches these revelations, were so far away from relatable reality that its practically parody. There are a few elements of the plot that build suspense; not knowing what happened that day that Lulu disappeared, how much of Teds ramblings we can truly believe, Dees vigilante efforts, and the remarkably creepy yet vague memories of Teds life with his parents. This article about a writer or poet from the United Kingdom is a stub. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. "The new face of literary dark fiction." I love this cover! [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. Its another way to show how unreliable all of the characters are, since they never seem to agree on what they see or experience. Since then, an invisible bond has connected them. I spent the rest of the story waiting for what seemed to be obvious to be revealed. They can all no doubt be traced back to the real-life mother of the notorious serial killer Ed Gein, a woman who created such a toxic hellhole of a home life that it would have been a miracle for her son not to have grown up to become the inspiration for Norman Bates and Leatherface. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Ted doesnt mind because the guy gives him free meds. Now on the anniversary of her disappearance, Dee has tracked down a new lead, and that lead just happens to be Ted. You think you know whats inside the last house on Needless Street. The Last House on Needless Street is an absolute tour de force of a novel. Reviews| Wow, that's so awesome to hear you loved it this much and for sure, it's definitely re-readable! At the end of Needless Street is forest. How does the idea of marriage play into Ellie's idea to wait until marriage to "be intimate" with a man? The audiobook is narrated by Christopher Ragland, and while he was committed to the characters, some of the portrayals were distracting. Here to talk books, film, mental health and lifestyle. What do you think? What really happened inside the freezer chest? Learn how your comment data is processed. From the ramshackle houses to the disappearing children, theres something nefarious at Synopsis This is the story of a serial killer. Revenge. They take no pride or care in themselves, just forcing their way through each day furthering their own agenda. From what I remember, the other review didnt even mention child abuse that I remember, so thats the main part that surprised me. 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." 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. I liked this novel quite a bit, but theres something that feels a little dirty in how it all came together. It all just struck me as so much unnecessary red herring. Revenge. But there is an area in the forest he considers sacred and inhabited by gods. 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, Definitely my favorite thing about the snow! Article 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. Also yes, I tasted one and they are delicious, This book was simply exquisite. The main story takes place eleven years after a six-year old girl named Lulu went missing down by the lake. The reader isnt in the story. 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. Big thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy. Who needs the real world? 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. Secrets, shame, and adoption in the 1960sa poignant tale of a mother's enduring love. I couldnt put it down! by Catriona Ward. All storytellers are liars, but Catriona Ward is a particularly good one. I couldnt agree more with everything you said above . Yay! 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. In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. He has a black cat named Olivia who isnt allowed outside the house, and a daughter named Lauren. 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. Lulu was never found, nor was her body, so to this day her disappearance remains a mystery. If youve read the novel, you understand that mental illness is the central plot. After her earlier novels Rawblood and Little Eve gained wide critical acclaim, can The Last House on Needless Street live up to the hype? 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. Expectation: A page-turning supernatural thriller. Look, misdirection is fantastic. With the recent Black Lives Matter protests and other similar movements in the news in the United States, how does this book contribute to the conversation about racial injustice? 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. What I can say is that The Last House on Needless Street is an incredible character-driven novel. Plot Summary. The other device the author uses is that she shows the same events from two different perspectives. Buy This Book. All these things are true. Ted is of course an unreliable narrator, as is the bible-reading Olivia, so its difficult to believe much of anything being described. Theres something weird going on in this book. Publication City/Country United Kingdom. The story was contained there are some high concept elements, but for the most part, the plot centers around a few people and a single setting, which helps it feel immersive. An ordinary house on an ordinary street becomes a pit of unimaginable darkness in this truly nerve-shattering psychological thriller from the author of Little Eve. I certainly didnt, which I guess makes me the perfect reader! Would you walk over to his house, all by yourself, knock on the front door, make friendly conversation? awesome review, Tammy. 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