House of Leaves
Book Title: House of Leaves
Book Description: Neither Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Will Navidson nor his companion Karen Green was prepared to face the consequences of the impossibility of their new home, until the day their two little children wandered off and their voices eerily began to return another story—of creature darkness, of an ever-growing abyss behind a closet door, and of that unholy growl which soon enough would tear through their walls and consume all their dreams.
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ISBN: 978-0375703768
Number Of Pages: 736
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Story / Interest
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For older kids - a good book for those who love thrillers!
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski is an interesting, off-kilter psychological horror novel that combines intricate text structure with horror storytelling. It tells the tale of a family who move into a house that is bigger on the inside than on the outside. On the surface, it appears to be a typical horror novel, but within its pages lies a complex intertwining of haunting themes, dreamlike imagery, and powerful emotions. As the family struggles to uncover the house’s secrets, they stumble down a rabbit hole of terrifying puzzles, impossible architecture, and dark secrets from the past. The book is intense. Danielewski’s unique approach to narrative structure lends the story an eerie and haunting air that draws the reader further into its depths. I think this book is intended for older teens and adults, I and I would caution younger readers to wait a few years before reading this book. With its themes of horror and violence and its dark subject matter, I would say that this book is not suitable for those under the age of 15. If you are interested in mystery, thriller, and interactive type of books, then this is the book for you. It is easy to get lost in this book (at least it was for me) so I recommend reading the book in one session or in consecutive spurts without a lot of time in between sessions. I would give this a 4 out of 5.
Overall
4