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A review by thwaijes
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Took me about 4 times to read, by which time some of the charm had worn off (Johnny's parts are a bitch but I'm a completionist). Nevertheless it was compelling.
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis