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kendallm21 's review for:
The Last House on Needless Street
by Catriona Ward
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is certainly an interesting read! I think the start of this book is pretty slow and confusing at times, I found myself thinking "what is happening" often. Regardless, I really loved the twist this book took! I think the author did a really good job of writing a story that keeps you on your toes. Also make sure to read the authors note at the end :) When it was first revealed that Olivia and Lauren were the same person I was shocked and then I felt mad at Ted for what he did to Lauren. Then, when it was revealed that Ted was also Lauren and Olivia OMG. I think this book does a good job of keeping you on your toes and even if you predict the twist, the ending is satisfying enough. I also feel so bad for Ted and all the horrible things his mom did to him. The author did a really good job portraying the complexity of DID and also including aspects that may be hard to catch without knowing what is going on (hence the confusion in the beginning of the book). For example, when Olivia broke the Russian nesting dolls or when the framed picture of Teds parents was taken down... but then in the next chapters they are there again; or the blue/orange rug. These details are what kept me thinking and trying to figure out what was going on. Only thing I didn't like was how Ted was portrayed for most of the book as a bad guy. I understand this is intentional and that we as readers are supposed to think he took Lulu/ or that Lulu is Lauren, but I think this is too common in media portrayals of people with DID. I also didn't love the ending for Dee, that felt kinda thrown in there and I would've been happier if she had the closure of knowing her sister had died all those years ago and that Ted was not responsible. Most of my review is a spoiler and more of a rant but oh well lol.