Finally, this review will not be complete without some mention of the character of Teds late mother. 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. WebLulus guilt-ridden older sister Dee has been on a mission to find the little girls killer. Im super excited by the news that Andy Serkis production company has optioned the film rights to this because itll be a whole new way to enjoy this story. The must-read gothic thriller of 2021 from the Shirley Jackson and August Derleth award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood. I'm so glad to see another fan of The Last House on Needless Street, though! 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. Lulu was never found, nor was her body, so to this day her disappearance remains a mystery. 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. I had no idea what would transpire at the end and when it did WOW! Thats a journey you need to take yourself. 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 adds to the atmosphere of desperation and the knife edge feeling that something explosive could occur at any moment. He lives in the last house on Needless Street, right next to the woods. SYNOPSIS Dee has never been the same since her sister went missing on a family holiday. Oct 12, 2021 | Book Reviews, Horror, mystery, Thriller | 12 comments. Unless otherwise stated, this discussion guide is reprinted with the permission of St. Martin's Griffin. 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 Ted and Laurens voices are childlike, Lauren because she is a child; Ted, it becomes apparent, due to serious emotional and psychological trauma. From what I remember, the other review didnt even mention child abuse that I remember, so thats the main part that surprised me. 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. This really does sound super creepy. Cant-Wait Wednesday: A Small Hotel by Suanne Laqueur, Does Having a Positive Message Automatically Make a Book Good? A stolen child. He loses time and makes frequent, nighttime trips to the nearby woods. 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. Narrated by Matthias Hofer. 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. 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. Here it does. The final act theres a bait and switch that felt organic and not for shock value. What significance does the Hockley house have in the town of Round Hill? I was interested before but after reading your review I WANT this book. Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info and giveaways by email. Ted lives alone behind boarded-up windows, hiding from the prying eyes of his neighbours. Then there is Dee, who is also shrouded in mystery. Ted is a middle-aged, jobless man who lives by himself in the house he grew up in as a child. WebSummaries. At the end of Needless Street is forest. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. Thats okay. by Catriona Ward. It appears Dee had some responsibility for the death and disappearance of her sister and the subsequent destruction of her family. Jan 2023, 368 pages, Book Reviewed by:Jane McCormack Which characters do you think are most impacted by loneliness? Who killed Teds songbirds? This was the first novel Ive ever read by Ward and her style of writing is absolutely fantastic. Don't miss a beat! Ted and Olivia live mostly in the dark because hes boarded up the windows with plywood. What does it represent in each timeline? 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. 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 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. 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. Agree on the ending but I'd have trouble wrapping up that story too if I were the author. Why or why not? I spent the rest of the story waiting for what seemed to be obvious to be revealed. 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. In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. 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). It's a true nerve-shredder that keeps its Change). 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. 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. 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. If The Last House succeeds at anything, its in Wards deep empathy for her subject. Buy This Book. The other device the author uses is that she shows the same events from two different perspectives. All Rights Reserved. Ellie frequently leads her fellow SCOPE volunteers and supporters in song during protests. If good intentions made for great novels, Id be only too happy to join the chorus of praise. 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. Revenge. 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. He has only his cat Olivia for company, and he Prepare to be scared, angry and heart-broken, all in one book. In what ways does the society that the characters were born into impact who they become? Ward does a great job of creating an ominous atmosphere, especially surrounding Ted, his house, and Olivia and Lauren. But remember, everything in this book is setup for a shocking twist. The Last House On Needless Street is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers, like your local bookstore. Excellent review. These little bits of information eventually reveal what actually happenedor do they? 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. In what ways does it not impact them? The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. Weve seen many stories told from an animals POV, but Olivia was something else. Catriona Ward was born in Washington, D.C. Revenge. Would you walk over to his house, all by yourself, knock on the front door, make friendly conversation? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Both Ted and Dee are an absolute wreckage. 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. 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! Dramatic, curly-haired wannabe writer from a nowhere town in Somerset. Now on the anniversary of her disappearance, Dee has tracked down a new lead, and that lead just happens to be Ted. Its definitely more psychological horror, if thats something you enjoy. 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. In this novel, Ward is either so clumsy that all of her intended mysteries are obvious from the get-go, or, as in the case with Dees character, she doesnt misdirect the audience, she simply misleads them. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Secrets, shame, and adoption in the 1960sa poignant tale of a mother's enduring love. [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. How does this impact each of them? Publisher Profile Books Ltd. Imprint Viper. I've never heard that phrase "not to yuck anyone's yum" as that's the quote of the day! Looks like I have lots more to look forward to! Shes there to make his life better, to make him smile when hes sad and calm him when hes stressed. 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. Death. Maybe I read too much r/fakedisordercringe but I figured out the twist the minute Ted said the cat had to go away when the daughter came over. A stolen child. What I can say is that The Last House on Needless Street is an incredible character-driven novel. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. Here to talk books, film, mental health and lifestyle. Book Review: The Last House on the Street. hah. Hell close his eyes in one place and wake up in another. If this was a movie, Id watch it again for clues, but Im not that interested in doing it here. 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. Its another way to show how unreliable all of the characters are, since they never seem to agree on what they see or experience. WebDescription This is the story of a murderer. I honestly didnt even catch the plot point about the sister because I stopped paying attention during the final act. 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? Murder. This is indeed a great weekend read for sure :-). Frustrated with the lack of results from the police, she has zeroed in on Ted as the prime suspect. Any page references refer to a USA edition of the book, usually the trade paperback version, and may vary in other editions. I read it in an evening and could not put it down. Ted doesnt mind because the guy gives him free meds. All storytellers are liars, but Catriona Ward is a particularly good one. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. It is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder. For both characters, their house represents their grief. Could it have been better? Beyond the Book| It doesnt just get under your skin; it embeds itself there like your first blurry green/black tattoo you had a fifteen (just me?). 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. Pages and Tea recently postedBook Review: Later by Stephen King. Oh yes, "Sundial" is on my TBR and I'll get to it soon I'm sure, she's an amazing writer! Unfortunately I can't read Sundial because I've heard that the plot surrounds animal/dog abuse and I just can't even begin to go there. He knows this, because he buried them there himself. This is the story of Ted, who lives with his daughter Lauren and his cat Olivia in an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. Who needs the real world? How does this influence the relationship they're able to create? I'll probably re-read this come October or something. And an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. How do you imagine Ellie felt? What really happened inside the freezer chest? A stolen child. reviewing fantasy, sci-fi, and romance novels. Nicely put, I reallllyyyy disliked this novel. I just finished this book the other day - so fun to see someone else has read it so recently too! WebSummaries Follow Ted, who lives with his daughter and his cat. You'll have to update us on if Sundial is as good! A man who drinks alone in front of his TV, trying to ignore the gaps in his memory. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The novel alternates between Ellie's perspective in 1965 and Kayla's perspective in 2010. None of them are reliable. I have been meaning to get this book for ages. So, where do I even start with this?! 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. 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. Im intrigued by your description of her as Bible-reading! All these things are true. This is the story of a murderer. Death. Right away we see that things arent quite right with Ted. The Last House on Needless Street is an absolute tour de force of a novel. 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? Her family moved a lot and she grew up all over the world, including in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. Death. How would the story be different if they were just friends? Why do you think Brenda and Ellie had such different views on race? 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. 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. But Im sorry to say that as a story, The Last House didnt work for me more than it did. "Loneliness felt like a disease with no cure," Ellie says in chapter 40. Now Im more excited than EVER to read this!!! You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 1965. What do you think? The Last House on Needless Streetis a masterclass in twists and turns. The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward is the latest novel from the multi-award-winning gothic author. Growing up in the well-to-do town of Round Hill, North Carolina, Ellie Hockley was raised to be a proper Southern lady. Gotta agree with all of this. Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email. 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. Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. While theres satisfaction in seeing a bully get comeuppance, does it really need to be at the expense of one mentally ill person targeting another? Author Since finishing it, Ive thought about it every single day. 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. Im usually unable to figure things out so perhaps Im also the perfect reader. Author Bio, First Published: Theyre all complex and driven by completely different pain and fears. Ted doesnt seem to have much of a daily routine in his life. Yay! 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. Clearly this was not the case while it slowly dawned on me that the evil in this book is purely human. 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. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 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. Genres & Themes| Since then, an invisible bond has connected them. 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. Faking evidence of a crime like that is a pretty dumb cheat for any mystery writer to pull. But, its also not what you think when you start reading it, it turns into something totally unexpectedI dont want to give anything away! All these things are true. This is the story of a serial killer. At the half way point I couldn't justify spending any more time with it and refunded it. Press J to jump to the feed. The book is And yet they are all lies You think you know whats inside the last house on Needless Street. Definitely my favorite thing about the snow! Which is more important to the Hockley family? A stolen child. I dont normally read horror but this is pretty irresistible, especially getting Olivias POV. At times, you find yourself feeling genuinely sorry for Ted, a man who is obviously a threat to the women around him. His young daughter stays from time to time, but he keeps her hidden away too. Look, misdirection is fantastic. Additionally, two characterizations didn't sit right with me. Jan 2022, 352 pages You think youve read this story before. Is the cat one of the narrators? 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 Thats where youre wrong. Too much contrivance was required to make the story work. Ultimately, it was. Its a very unique book and one Ill remember for many years to come. Glad you loved it as much as I did :-). Personally, I was pretty underwhelmed by the final act and the creaky structure of the overall story. LoL I understand and yeah, I can see what you mean as I also wanted more from the ending, but either way, her writing style and pacing were top-notch. And yet A Book Blog for Speculative Fiction, Graphic Novels and more! The Nerd Daily 2023. All these things are true. Its like, give me a break! $15 for 3 months. Yeah, I thought it was awful, I guessed the big twist about 50 pages in. If you liked this, youll enjoy Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. This character 360 comes across as a master stroke of creativity by Ward. 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. For Kayla, her house is a constant reminder of the loss of her husband and the life they could have shared there. Were you surprised when she and Winston did so in the tree house? 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. And what exactly is Ted burying when he goes into the woods at night? 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. What is the importance of society and "fitting in" for the characters in the 1965 timeline? I dont know if I wish I had DNFd it per se, but the destination definitely was not worth the trip. So, sure enough, we learn that Dee has shall we say some sordid history of her own. 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. 100-Word (or Less) Synopsis: All is not what it seems on Needless Street. For example, both Brenda and Ellie were raised in the same society, but had very different values and, consequently, led very different lives. Submitted by users as part of their reviews. Recommended For: Fans of Paul Tremblays A Head Full of Ghosts or similar all-is-not-what-it-seems stories. Review: The Last House On Needless Street by Catriona Ward. How do the idea and perception of protest differ in 1965 to the present day? Recommended for spooky season, but reader beware! A missing child. 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. At this point, Ward asks us to believe a chain of events that are frankly incredible. A Blog about science fiction, fantasy and more! He does go out, though these excursions usually result in awkward and unpleasant encounters, to put it mildly. 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. The nerve-shredding tension and creeping unease comes with you having to work things out at the characters pace. Revenge. So its not like she was aware of us in some meta way and had to protest her innocence. 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. 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. The must-read gothic thriller of 2021 from the Shirley Jackson and August Derleth award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood. Search: 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." All rights reserved.Information at BookBrowse.com is published with the permission of the copyright holder or their agent. We earn commission on any purchases made. I have been lied to in the best possible way and I enjoyed every single moment. Since this is one I will obviously not be reading, LOL, can you tell me does that poor cat get a Happy Ending? The cover definitely screams haunted house and supernatural happenings so Id have been shocked to find out it was about human evil too. Death. A Library Journal Editors' Pick! Personally, I had Cameron Britton in my head as Ted. Teds infrequent trips to the bug doctor give us a little extra insight into his personality and a few ideas of important events. --Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes The buzzis real. It sounds so good!!!! 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. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. At this point, Ward asks us to believe a chain of events that are frankly incredible. I can understand why so many readers are praising this book to the skies. A LibraryReads Top 10 Pick! This is one of my favorite story devices and it works so well here. Theres something weird going on in this book. Your review has just cemented my wish to get it sooner. 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. 1965 Some cheap tricks to help spice up a plodding story that mostly amounted to characters sitting and waiting and watching. What do you think is the meaning behind this statement? 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. Priscilla Bettis recently posted3rd Quarter 2021 Writing Goals, This is one book you DONT want to spoil, it was so unique:-). Firstly, when I started reading The Last House on Needless Street, I expected a bone-chilling horror and prepared myself for some gore. Ted is a middle-aged, jobless man who lives by himself in the house he grew up in as a child. Ted is of course an unreliable narrator, as is the bible-reading Olivia, so its difficult to believe much of anything being described. Expectation: A page-turning supernatural thriller. 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). 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. Now stop reading this and go buy it, I promise you wont regret it. This is the story of a serial killer. 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. 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. Start a free 30-day trial today and get your first audiobook free. It also made me cry, and I can't say that about too many horror novels. In the dark forest at the end of Needless Street, lies something buried. 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