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I am going to start House of Leaves soon. Anyone here read it? Thoughts?
Posted on 2/23/22 at 4:56 pm
Posted on 2/23/22 at 4:56 pm
One of the most “experimental” novels of all time, supposedly.
It shows up on every list of best lit since the 80s, so I figured I’d give it a shot.
The goodreads reviews are surprisingly divided.
For those who have read it, thoughts?
It shows up on every list of best lit since the 80s, so I figured I’d give it a shot.
The goodreads reviews are surprisingly divided.
For those who have read it, thoughts?
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Posted on 2/23/22 at 7:41 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
I tried it. Couldn't finish it. That's all I got.
Posted on 2/24/22 at 9:56 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
I loved it. There is nothing else like it.
But I also know people who couldnt finish it. So it seems to really be a "love it or hate it" book.
It is something I would suggest going into blind, so hopefully the goodreads reviews didnt spoil what makes it unique.
But I also know people who couldnt finish it. So it seems to really be a "love it or hate it" book.
It is something I would suggest going into blind, so hopefully the goodreads reviews didnt spoil what makes it unique.
Posted on 2/24/22 at 10:08 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
House of Leaves seems to be one of those books that people either love or hate. Very little middle ground.
Make sure you pay attention to, and read, the footnotes.
I've read it twice, and was enraptured both times. A times, I find myself thinking about the novel, and the oddness of the Navidson house.
Make sure you pay attention to, and read, the footnotes.
I've read it twice, and was enraptured both times. A times, I find myself thinking about the novel, and the oddness of the Navidson house.
Posted on 2/25/22 at 9:33 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
I've read it. The sections of the book about events in the house are propulsive and haunting. The superimposed plot regarding the narrator can seem contrived and flimsy. The meta-commentary and interpretation is often pedantic and tedious. There are some fairly enjoyable, raunchy sex scenes.
This post was edited on 2/25/22 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 2/26/22 at 5:02 pm to DmitriKaramazov
I enjoyed it but it kinda felt like a challenge
Posted on 4/28/22 at 6:11 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
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HailHailtoMichigan
Saw in the other thread that you just finished HoL. Well what did you think?
Posted on 4/28/22 at 8:37 pm to TTownTiger
quote:weird as frick but author made the experiment work
Well what did you think?
Posted on 4/30/22 at 12:51 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
Read it many years ago. I liked the idea but not the execution. I found it tedious to read, overall.
Posted on 5/2/22 at 7:16 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
One of the very few books I gave up on and couldn't make myself finish
Posted on 5/3/22 at 12:57 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
It blew my mind when I was 15. Held up as a great read in my 20s. I've always wondered if I'd have the same affection if I'd read it the first time as an adult.
Posted on 5/3/22 at 1:12 pm to Jay Are
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I've always wondered if I'd have the same affection if I'd read it the first time as an adult.
I first read it in my late 30s and a second time a year ago. It definitely stuck with me. I wouldn't say I loved the book - though I certainly didn't hate it - but I was intrigued by it.
The strangeness of the Navidson house was something I would think about for months after reading it.
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