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Mar 27, 2023warningchump rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
While David Mitchell is certainly a wonderful writer, I wasn't overly impressed with Slade House. Each of the short stories end pretty much the exact same way, with a bit of new knowledge each time. The new bits of information are…
Mar 07, 2023
Unsettling, like an episode of The Magnus Archives or The X-Files. Some of the POV characters were endearing, some were odious, but all were distinct and fully realized, which I'm coming to regard as a hallmark of Mitchell's work.
Dec 22, 2021Kimthereadingqueen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
David Mitchell is the king of spinning the reader and pulling the rug out at the same time. Nothing can be counted upon to be real or true. A world of perception is understandably psychologically unsettling. The novel is, in a word,…
Jul 13, 2021severina2001 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The villains made me think that I was reading a script from the old Batman series, as in each vignette they told each other *things that they both already knew* in awkward, clunky chunks so that the reader would get the information. I'm…
Sep 25, 2020
judging by the the comments, Pretentious and self indulgent.
Jul 31, 2019Pat_Kelly rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Mitchell is an expert at turning a witty phrase and fully developing characters which makes reading enjoyable. However it is not enough to sustain this thin story which often feels repetitive. The plot could be described as simply that…
Mar 25, 2019Charlea1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you are a fan of Vonnegut then I suggest reading this book. Start with bone clock works.you don't have to necessarily I actually went backwards I started with this book.
Feb 13, 2019ellenmargaret1953 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
As strange as a Stephen King novel with each character fully developed and pulling you into their steps as then go into Slade House. Watch out for the twins and especially the twist and turn at the end.
Dec 15, 2018OPL_BreanneS rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What really goes on in Slade House? I was practically up reading all night to find out. If you like literary genre-benders with a healthy dose of supernatural horror, this quick read is definitely worth checking out.
Jun 26, 2018cellardoor7 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
You really can't beat any of David Mitchell's books. SO GOOD!
Melissa_RA_Librarian
Dec 05, 2017Melissa_RA_Librarian rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A haunted house that only appears every ten years. This story takes your from the 1970s to the present with a house and its mysterious occupants. I wouldn't call this story scary, it was more puzzling. I can't say more without giving it…
Jun 09, 2017Pisinga rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Abracadabra in a Victorian-style house, which appears, then disappears. Each chapter, depending on the period of time reflected, has its own characteristics in the descriptions, corresponding to that length of time, interspersed with humor.
Mar 26, 2017sgcf rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This was billed as a “Horror” but more fantasy/sci-fi I thought, although I’ve not really read much in either genre. So I was entertained and intrigued by Mitchell’s inventive tales that followed the atemporal twins who defy death by…
Mar 10, 2017Earlgrey454 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Pretty dull stuff, I couldn't stick with this one for very long.
Nov 11, 2016RicardoEdm rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
At times I almost gave up on this book when the writing felt heavy and sluggish. However, I liked the ending and I can't deny the author's originality
smmeloche
Oct 31, 2016smmeloche rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
For all my reviews, visit my blog, Clues and Reviews! https://cluesandreviews.wordpress.com/ Every nine years, when the conditions are just right, the entrance to Slade House can be found. You’ll be invited in and you’ll be so glad.…
Sep 28, 2016goddessbeth rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I'm so glad Shannon gave me this book, because I hadn't even heard of David Mitchell before reading it- and now I want to pick up more of his books! His writing is very visceral and evocative, with layers of depth (you know when an author…
Aug 28, 2016carrie_47 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I read this book a few months ago. It started out ok but got worse as it went on. Boring, and not frightening at all. I will probably not read any of his work other works.
Jul 18, 2016helena_gaspar rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Marvelous Universe. Really enjoy it!
Jun 26, 2016gendeg rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Mitchell has always been a fusion artist. He leans toward mixing genres and voices—it’s been his strength. Reading him can feel like you’re reading different authors. Whatever you think of him, there’s no other author out there who can…
Jun 07, 2016s390325 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I've never read anything from this author before or any mystery like this, but I found it interesting, intriguing, and something that I had to read in one sitting. I liked it although some of the supernatural elements were a bit weird, but…
May 22, 2016storywizard rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
picked up this from the library shelf while browsing...the beginning is really creepy and then it settles down to magic realism. Very interesting, found the ending a little soft, the author had kept the concept of soul and personality as…
May 15, 2016
This one's for readers who like to walk on the wild side: Slade House combines a literary writing style with elements of fantasy and horror. It follows the stories of five different people, each of whom has discovered a door in an…
Apr 30, 2016weirdduck88 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Really creepy and sinister, atmospheric read from one of the best modern writers.
Mar 19, 2016SoHum rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent. To be continued?