House of Leaves
by Mark Z. Danielewski
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 75.5K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 705 pages.
About House of Leaves
Years ago, when House of Leaves was first being passed around, it was nothing more than a badly bundled heap of paper, parts of which would occasionally surface on the Internet. No one could have anticipated the small but devoted following this terrifying story would soon command. Starting with an odd assortment of marginalized youth—musicians, tattoo artists, programmers, strippers, environmentalists, and adrenaline junkies—the book eventually made its way into the hands of older generations, who not only found themselves in those strangely arranged pages but also discovered a way back into the lives of their estranged children.Now, for the first time, this astonishing novel is made available in book form, complete with the original colored words, vertical footnotes, and newly added second and third appendices.The story remains unchanged, focusing on a young family that moves into a small home on Ash Tree Lane where they discover something is terribly wrong: their house is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside.Of course, neither Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Will Navidson nor his companion Karen Green was prepared to face the consequences of that impossibility, until the day their two little children wandered off and their voices eerily began to return another story—of creature darkness, of an ever-growing abyss behind a closet door, and of that unholy growl which soon enough would tear through their walls and consume all their dreams.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mark Z. Danielewski |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 705 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.13 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 75,469 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is House of Leaves?
House of Leaves is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is House of Leaves worth reading?
Based on 75.5K reader ratings, House of Leaves has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is House of Leaves?
House of Leaves has 705 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote House of Leaves?
House of Leaves was written by Mark Z. Danielewski. It was first published in 2000.
What is the ISBN for House of Leaves?
The ISBN-13 for House of Leaves is 9780385603100.0.
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