Hell House: A Novel
by Richard Matheson
Hell House: A Novel by Richard Matheson holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 5.7K reader ratings. First published in 1971. The book spans 268 pages.
About Hell House: A Novel
Rolf Rudolph Deutsch is going die. But when Deutsch, a wealthy magazine and newpaper publisher, starts thinking seriously about his impending death, he offers to pay a physicist and two mediums, one physical and one mental, $100,000 each to establish the facts of life after death.
Dr. Lionel Barrett, the physicist, accompanied by the mediums, travel to the Belasco House in Maine, which has been abandoned and sealed since 1949 after a decade of drug addiction, alcoholism, and debauchery. For one night, Barrett and his colleagues investigate the Belasco House and learn exactly why the townfolks refer to it as the Hell House
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Richard Matheson |
| Published | 1971 |
| Pages | 268 |
| Kindle Price | $12.99 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 5,667 |
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What genre is Hell House: A Novel?
Hell House: A Novel is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
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Based on 5.7K reader ratings, Hell House: A Novel has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Hell House: A Novel?
Hell House: A Novel has 268 pages.
Who wrote Hell House: A Novel?
Hell House: A Novel was written by Richard Matheson. It was first published in 1971.
What is the ISBN for Hell House: A Novel?
The ISBN-13 for Hell House: A Novel is 9781250883520.
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