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The Last House on Needless Street

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Catriona Ward

The Last House on Needless Street

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

375

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington State • 2010s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward follows Ted Bannerman, a man with dissociative identity disorder, who grapples with his troubled past while raising his daughter, Lauren, and interacting with his cat, Olivia. Dee Walters, seeking revenge for her sister Lulu's disappearance, suspects Ted's involvement and moves next door to investigate. Triggering topics include graphic child abuse, death by suicide, substance abuse, self-harm, and animal abuse.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

122,903 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ward's The Last House on Needless Street captivates with its intricate, psychological thriller narrative and multifaceted characters. Praise focuses on the book's depth and suspenseful twists. Criticisms highlight its complex structure, which some found confusing. Overall, it stands out as a compelling, albeit challenging, read in the horror genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last House on Needless Street?

A reader who enjoys dark, psychological thrillers with unexpected twists and complex characters will find The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward compelling. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Paul Tremblay’s A Head Full of Ghosts will appreciate its haunting atmosphere and intricate narrative.

4.0

122,903 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

375

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington State • 2010s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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