A book about abuse, denial, suffering and mental disorder. Is it enterainment? Not really. Is it a worthy read? Absolutely. Despite the subject matter it is never too overwhelming, nor is it ever handled lightly. Stepping into the minds of broken individuals, one of which is a bible reading cat (!), is increasingly interesting as the story progresses.
Let down in the last few short chapters and perhaps a bit too similar to other stories that have similar setups (Split / Primal Fear / Identity). Without rewatching these movies I’d almost go so far as to say that The Last House On Needless Street feels a bit like a mash-up of them. Perhaps this is more to do with the disorder involved in the book, and even if it were a direct “homage” it doesn’t detract from the fact that the book is very well written. Each of the characters are presented well and believable.
An easy 4 out 5 broken personalities and easily a recommended read IF you are prepared for a grounded, bleak, disturbing insight into a maladjusted mind.