It sounds sinister, and it is but its also about compassion, sacrifice, and the complicated love that can hold families together. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022. The Last House on Needless Street, Catriona Wards third novel, begins with an unsolved crime: the abduction of Lulu, a six-year-old girl taken from her family one summers day. People who are interested in human psychology might be interested in it. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. "Brilliant.[a] deeply frightening deconstruction of the illusion of the self." I would say I inhaled this in one, but I think I was too busy holding my breath throughout. Can you tell us something about your next book, Sundial? Please try again. , is real. When you tell someone about a book you're reading you don't recount the plot; you tell them how the book makes you feel, something it makes you think about, or how it causes you to reflect on shared experiences. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. To see our price, add these items to your cart. share. Every depiction of abuse in this novel is uniquely horrifying, but that of Teds mother is particularly bad, especially with its roots in make-you-squirm medical horror. THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET is psychological horror of the highest order, disguised as a Russian doll of a novel, with layer within layer holding new characters and secrets. Thank you to the author, publishers Viper Books and NetGalley UK for access to an advance readers ebook. Just what you want in a good psychological horror thriller. The gods are closer than you would think. It's so good you'll read it twice. The book answers all these questions and eventually lets you know that you were asking the wrong questions all along. BooklistWhat did I just read?! : by Catriona Ward Paperback. Reality: A slow-burn mystery with some satisfying last act reveals. Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023. Please try again. Her short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies. 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. This has all the staple elements you look for in a horror book of creepiness, suspense, and well, things that will genuinely freak you out. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. This is a dark psychological horror with alot of twists and turns. It really messed with my mind. Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023, Talk about the unreliable narrator. The Last House on Needless Street, by Catriona Ward, is the best written book I wish Id never read. Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023. A puzzle narrative combined with Gothic influences makes The Last House on Needless Street a compelling read. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2021. Paul Tremblay, author of A Head Full of Ghosts"A masterpiece. It is utterly compelling, and it deserves all the praise that it has been getting. I was immediately hooked from the very first page, and I did not want to put it down. I felt that everything the author wrote added to the story. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? : But IT IS PHENOMENAL. Interesting perspective. Absolutely creep-inducing, skin-crawling, even agonising; and also so beautiful, both in writing and heart. Dee sees her sister everywhere, alive and dead: She kneels and comes face to face with it, the child, its silver white flesh dappled in the moonlight, its mouth a black cherry, eyes gleaming like lamps, filled with the light of death, scalp stripped and wounded, where the birds have plucked the hair from her skull.Come in, Dee whispers and puts out her hand.. The Last House on Needless Street is quite different to your two previous novels, Rawblood and Little Eve, which were more straight historical gothic. A man who drinks alone in front of his TV, trying to ignore the gaps in his memory. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! : A Library Journal Editors' Pick! Your email address will not be published. "Brilliant.[a] deeply frightening deconstruction of the illusion of the self." EsquireThis masterful horror novel packs an emotional wallop that lingers. Publishers Weekly, starred review"A stunning and immersive tale of psychological horror. She was born in Kenya, and came with us when we moved to Madagascar, the US, Yemen, Morocco and finally the UK where she passed away peacefully at the age of 19. The Last House on Needless Street, Catriona Ward's third novel, begins with an unsolved crime: the abduction of Lulu, a six-year-old girl taken from her family one summer's day. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2021. Shout it from the rooftops, tell all your friends this novel is a must-read! The New York TimesCatriona 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.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.An unspeakable secret binds them together, but when a new neighbor moves in next door, what is buried out among the birch trees may come back to haunt them all.The new face of literary dark fiction. Sarah Pinborough, A World Fantasy and August Derleth Award Finalist!An Indie Next Pick! Did you plan them in detail, or write furiously and edit afterwards? I nodded. The story is initially told by Ted, who lives on Needless Street near the lake where Lulu disappeared. A good decision, I now think! Anyway the trick to life is, if you dont like what is happening, go back to sleep until it stops. I was born in the US and lived there as a child. An Indie Next Pick! Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. It's a true nerve-shredder that keeps its mind-blowing secrets to the very end. Shirley Jackson understands that sometimes its the mundane that terrifies, rather than the monstrous. ISBN: 9781788166188. 420 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, Edited and managed by the students at the University of Michigan since 1890, Innovative horror with a satisfying twist in The Last House on Needless Street. Especially the cover artwork. This is extraordinary, high-wire-act horror, audacious as hell. Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Red Hands"Dark and creepy, sad and wonderfully strange. Its terrifyingly real and physically upsetting, yet, like the best of the genre, it leaves space for hope to ultimately shine through." I know this genre can have a reputation for vilifying mental illness, especially DID, so I was wary of mental illness coexisting so closely with horror in this novel. You think you've read this story before. This is such a twisted story. How did the cat learn to read the Bible? Stephen KingWinner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel!A World Fantasy Award Finalist! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. A brutal, twisty, puzzle box of a book. Try again. To me it is a tightly woven tale, full of tension and intrigue, with the truth just dangled tantalisingly out of reach. The book failed to grab my attention , and after reading the first 50 or so pages I have put it aside. It's what attracted me to this book as first. : 'The Last House on Needless Street' (Viper Books, Tor Nightfire) was a Times Book of the Month, Observer Book of the Month, March Editors Pick on Open Book, a Between the Covers BBC2 book club selection, a Times bestseller, and is being developed for film by Andy Serkiss production company, The Imaginarium. As Ward writes, you never know what books are going to do to you, and in this case, where they will take you. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Ward's third breakout novel The Last House on Needless Street (2021 - Viper, Tor Nightfire) won the August Derleth Prize and has been shortlisted for the Kitschies, the British Book Awards, the South Bank Award, and the World Fantasy Award. One perfect sentence after the other this is a story I wish I knew how to writeand I'm thrilled that Ward pulled off this trick of a book. Rachel Howzell Hall, author of And Now She's GoneTHIS IS THE BEST HORROR NOVEL I HAVE EVER READ. An Indie Next Pick! 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. Just when you think youve figured out what is really going on, youll probably realize you were wrong." As in Wuthering Heights, vivid descriptions with sinister overtones celebrate nature while implying it should not be underestimated. Each element finds its way back to each other, and they complete each other in unbelievably satisfying ways. The New York Times"The most powerful narratives in the genre manage to create an unshakable sense of unease, and that's exactly what this novel does a must-read for those who like the kind of labyrinthine narratives that pull the rug out from under you, sending you tumbling into a dark, dark room." A man who drinks alone in front of his TV, trying to ignore the gaps in his memory. After the first quarter of the book I wasnt quite sure why it was considered a horror or modern gothic mystery, but it was obvious that it was building to something more intense, and then about 2/3 through it becomes more and more disturbing and rather sad with a few twists that I didnt see coming. I've read it and was blown away. But IT IS PHENOMENAL. I gave a single nod. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. It brought everything in line as to the sequence of the events throughout the book. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. This is one of the best books Ive read in quite some time. I stayed up way past my bedtime. T. I was utterly confused from the beginning. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. You are an honest child. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Stories of human cruelty are always horrific, particularly when the perpetrator is trusted even loved by their victim. That stays here.Why? I whispered. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Kingfisher, author of The Hollow Places"Ward ably handles the series of nested revelations of the truth about the house's inhabitants and how they connect to Ted's own childhood, all the while maintaining a propulsive, suspenseful tone. Today, were delighted to share this Q&A our lovely editor Miranda did with Catriona. Matt Rogerson journeys along some of Britains most haunted roads, Suggestion Box Horrified, can you please Loading, A man recalls a peculiar incident while staying in a small village, leading to the demise of his relationship. In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. This book really got under my skin, made me feel uncomfortable and freaked me out. Just when you think youve figured out what is really going on, youll probably realize you were wrong." I would say I inhaled this in one, but I think I was too busy holding my breath throughout. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Learn how your comment data is processed. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. Catriona Ward was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the US, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. It twists and turns you in many directions. Summaries (1) Summaries Follow Ted, who lives with his daughter and his cat. To Dee, Teds house smells of death; not of rot or blood but dry bone and dust; like an old grave, long forgotten, and although just a house on an ordinary street, its exterior is boarded and interior decaying. So far nothing quite so compellingbut yes, a few things to take the taste out of my brain. Deal comes as Imaginarium recently wrapped production on the supernatural horror No One Gets Out Alive for Netflix and is in post-production on Taika Waititis Next Goal Wins for Searchlight. Winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel! Immersive, gripping, and delivering twist after twist: this is the must-read gothic thriller of 2021. 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. CATRIONA WARD was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. Both novels are critical darlings & both are horror-adjacent . Unlike many books there is little to no superfluous parts included as filler to make the book longer. Layer after layer after layer and then you're crying and somebody's got a knife. Recommended for anyone interested in horror with well-realized characters and a claustrophobic, intense setting." by Grady Hendrix Hardcover. Would recommend this to anyone with an open mind. Fear in the dark is what powered her 2015 gothic horror debut, Rawblood, the follow-up Little Eve, and now her breakout third book, The Last House on Needless Street, published on 18 March. In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. Whenever I opened a book she would appear and curl up next to me. "A terrifying exploration of human consciousness that excavates character like an ice pick chipping through an ancient glacier: The deeper one goes, the chillier it gets." I would give this book more stars if I could. I highly recommend this book. It is nightmare fuel. So much so that I believe I won't truly appreciate each and every word until I read it a second time to appreciate the author's character building from a new perspective. Sarah Langan, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Good NeighborsThis book was like an onion. Funny that I justified your hunch so immediately! It's a must-read for horror fans." , Enhanced typesetting Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Expectation: A page-turning supernatural thriller. This is an honest and voluntary review. There was a lot of buzz surrounding The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward, so I knew I had to bump it to the top of my TBR pile, and Im so glad I did. Ships from and sold by GreenworldIntl. I've read it and was blown away. Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy"Brilliant. The 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 the police came snooping because of what happened at the hospital . , Text-to-Speech Ward will executive produce alongside the Imaginarium. Just what you want in a good psychological horror thriller. Put it on the ground right there.I laid her gently on a patch of moss at the foot of the tree. Its fun to talk about books because it leads you into talking about ideas and reflections. Beautiful, heartbreaking and quietly uplifting. In the end, I can do nothing but recommend Wards novel. It shocks us into remembering we are human in the sense that we are mere flesh and bone, yet we are also extraordinary creatures able to contemplate our existence. I read it in one sitting because its so compelling, but the more I got drawn into the mystery of what was happening and the more I found out, the worse I felt. Also, I hate Wuthering Heights, ha ha! List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. This is such a twisted story. At first, I found the structure fragmented my understanding of exactly what was happening, but this mirrors the characters lives: theres no omniscient narrator, no one person who guides the reader through. It really messed with my mind. Whats done is done. She executes the existentialism in this passage in a sad yet satisfying way, like releasing a deep breath. When she finishes, she opens the book at random in the middle and continues reading. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Ward is the internationally bestselling author of, Publisher Ted is an odd sort of a fellow. There used to be a poster I liked at Despair dot com showing a sinking ship and printed with the words maybe the purpose of your life is to serve as a warning to others.. The Last House on Needless Street is a hard read at times. As a reviewer, I have to try to give my thoughts on the book without revealing too much, because solving the mystery of Needless Street pulled me through the story. I loved Rawblood. This is one of the best books Ive read in quite some time. 5. Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger"A risky, gleeful descent into a house without windows or doors. An unspeakable secret binds them together, and when a new neighbor moves in next door, what is buried out among the birch tr. So much so that I believe I won't truly appreciate each and every word until I read it a second time to appreciate the author's character building from a new perspective. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The house is a prison and a sanctuary, a reliquary of agony and torment. A brutal, twisty, puzzle box of a book. Throughout, I didn't know where to put my heart. Haven't read anything this exciting since Gone Girl. Stephen KingSensational.I cant recall another novel in recent years that dares so much and succeeds so wildly. A. Its a weird book. "The buzzis real. Her debut Rawblood (W&N, 2015) won Best Horror Novel at the 2016 British Fantasy Awards, was shortlisted for the Authors Club Best First Novel Award and a WHSmith Fresh Talent title. I hadn`t read anything about this book prior, just jumped straight in. CATRIONA WARD was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. 'The Last House on Needless Street' (Viper Books, Tor Nightfire) was a Times Book of the Month, Observer Book of the Month, March Editor's Pick on Open Book, a Between the Covers BBC2 book club selection, a Times bestseller, and is being developed for film by Andy Serkis's production company, The Imaginarium. , ISBN-13 She is only a couple of pages from the end. I want you to feel the power of it, she said. You can follow Catriona Ward on Twitter here and Miranda Jewess on Twitter here. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2021. STARRED reviews from Library Journal and Publishers Weekly!Named one of the "50 Best Horror Books of All Time" by Esquire! 'The buzz building around Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street is real. And a house cat who loves napping and reading the Bible. : I know that horror is about creating and using fear; Ward creates fear surrounding the abuse the characters suffer at the hands of others, but we as readers are never taught to fear DID itself. An Indie Next Pick! Kingfisher, author of The Hollow Places"Ward ably handles the series of nested revelations of the truth about the house's inhabitants and how they connect to Ted's own childhood, all the while maintaining a propulsive, suspenseful tone. Catriona 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We know you all have many questions for Catriona Ward, author of The Last House On Needless Street. Layer after layer after layer and then you're crying and somebody's got a knife. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you love the cat more than you want her to get better?No, I said. From the ramshackle houses to the disappearing children, there's something nefarious at foot - but is it human or supernatural? Tell me the truth, she said.My throat felt like it was full of knives. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. The 4 narrators were each individually interesting- the red haired fat alcoholic man whose house is all boarded up with just peep holes cut into the plywood; his young daughter that cant leave the house and is prone to fits of anger; his religious cat that reads the Bible; and the older sister of a missing young girl. Ward writes, What was Dee feeds the earth. Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her EyesYou dont read The Last House on Needless Streetyou survive it. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. It is constructed with extraordinary care. The satisfaction at the twist at the end and its reveal can only be experienced once, but Wards prose makes this enjoyable beyond the plot and uncovering the nested secrets of the novel. The possible villain also changes and perpetually remains on rotation; just when we think weve figured out who it is, something new is revealed. Click to see spoiler. Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Edition: Main. Such exquisite writing. Muriel Gray, author of The Ancient"Its one eerie mind-bender of a novel in the best way." This is weirdly justifying, although I am sorry you had to read an upsetting book. Thank you to the author, publishers Viper Books and NetGalley UK for access to an advance readers ebook. Like most horror, Wards book takes its emotional undercurrents from unavoidable mortality; like great horror, it utilizes fear to force readers to contemplate that mortality. I think Olivia is very much her own cat, however. Buzz . The New York Times"[T]he most powerful narratives in the genre manage to create an unshakable sense of unease, and that's exactly what this novel does a must-read for those who like the kind of labyrinthine narratives that pull the rug out from under you, sending you tumbling into a dark, dark room." : This book was so good that you couldnt put down but bad that made you feel terrible.. Im not sure if I want to read it . Amazon.com: The Last House on Needless Street (Audible Audio Edition): Catriona Ward, Christopher Ragland, Macmillan Audio: Audible Books & Originals Books Literature & Fiction Genre Fiction Horror Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Listening Length 12 hours Author Catriona Ward Narrator Christopher Ragland Audible release date In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three. Find your next must-read with the Serpents Tail newsletter and discover gripping crime and mystery from Viper Books. my review of The Last House on Needless Street, Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023. The book is Wards third novel, following her 2015 gothic horror debut Rawblood and 2018s Little Eve, both of which won the August Derleth Prize at the British Fantasy Awards. Dee only ever reads this one book. I was feeling things I didn't want to feel and by the end i understood those feelings. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Stop reading this blurb already and open the damn book." 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. The book is complex in both character motivations and the underlying truth of the matter, and neither is really apparent until the end (although Ward provides numerous tantalising clues throughout). 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. Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023. Let me in. ", is a shocking and immersive read perfect for fans of, FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. We have 3 intriguing and compelling main narrators and each one has such an important part to play in the story. , Hardcover This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution--noncommercial 3.0 unported license: Doesnt it make you feel strong?. No ghost walks under the spreading trees. One of the ladies on the Reading Glasses podcast loves this book but she talked about how dark it is. A teenage girl who isn't allowed outside, not after last time. Shout it from the rooftops, tell all your friends this novel is a must-read! Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy"Brilliant. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2021. Breathtaking. Olivia is a cat, so has unique insight into what is happening, what has happened, and who Ted is. I've read it and was blown away. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2021. Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Streetis one of the most anticipated books of the year, with Stephen King himself singing its praises. Not for me. : I don't doubt that this has or still happens unfortunately. The characters were amazing and creepy. Yeah, the mom buried Lulu in the neighbor's yard when the neighbor went on vacation. A LibraryReads Top 10 Pick! The New York TimesCatriona 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.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.An unspeakable secret binds them together, but when a new neighbor moves in next door, what is buried out among the birch trees may come back to haunt them all.The new face of literary dark fiction. Sarah PinboroughAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. It felt like time to push my boundaries as a writer and turn my love of the gothic to something strange and altogether different. This book was like an onion. It brought everything in line as to the sequence of the events throughout the book. STARRED reviews from Library Journal and Publishers Weekly!Named one of the "50 Best Horror Books of All Time" by Esquire! SFF World"This is a true page-turner. The Last House On Needless Street is the latest work from award-winning horror author, Catriona Ward. An unspeakable secret binds. , Language An Indie Next Pick!A LibraryReads Top 10 Pick!A Library Journal Editors' Pick! , File size Overall it was entertaining, Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023.
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