Slade House
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
233
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Slade House by David Mitchell follows eerie and mysterious events at an estate called Slade House, spanning thirty-five years. The narrative is divided into five parts set in different decades, each exploring encounters with the enigmatic Grayer twins, who are revealed to be soul-consuming entities. Visitors to Slade House experience vivid hallucinations, culminating in confrontations with the Grayers, and unveiling secrets about the nature of the estate and its inhabitants.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Suspenseful
Fantastical
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David Mitchell's Slade House masterfully blends supernatural elements with intricate storytelling, garnering praise for its atmospheric tension and imaginative prose. However, some critics find it lacks character depth and recycling of familiar themes. Overall, it captivates with its eerie charm but may not satisfy all readers. MLA.
Readers who relish mysterious, eerie tales with intricate plots and supernatural elements will find Slade House by David Mitchell captivating. Fans of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere or Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House will appreciate the haunting, parallel realities and the finely woven connections between characters.
74,732 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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233
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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