The Red House
by Mark Haddon
The Red House by Mark Haddon holds a below average rating of 2.93 out of 5, based on 10.6K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 264 pages.
About The Red House
An dazzlingly inventive novel about modern family, from the author of
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
The set-up of Mark Haddon's brilliant new novel is simple: Richard, a wealthy doctor, invites his estranged sister Angela and her family to join his for a week at a vacation home in the English countryside. Richard has just re-married and inherited a willful stepdaughter in the process; Angela has a feckless husband and three children who sometimes seem alien to her. The stage is set for seven days of resentment and guilt, a staple of family gatherings the world over.But because of Haddon's extraordinary narrative technique, the stories of these eight people are anything but simple. Told through the alternating viewpoints of each character, The Red House becomes a symphony of long-held grudges, fading dreams and rising hopes, tightly-guarded secrets and illicit desires, all adding up to a portrait of contemporary family life that is bittersweet, comic, and deeply felt. As we come to know each character they become profoundly real to us. We understand them, even as we come to realize they will never fully understand each other, which is the tragicomedy of every family. The Red House is a literary tour-de-force that illuminates the puzzle of family in a profoundly empathetic manner -- a novel sure to entrance the millions of readers of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mark Haddon |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 264 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 2.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,621 |
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What genre is The Red House?
The Red House is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is The Red House worth reading?
Based on 10.6K reader ratings, The Red House has an average score of 2.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Below Average."
How many pages is The Red House?
The Red House has 264 pages.
Who wrote The Red House?
The Red House was written by Mark Haddon. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for The Red House?
The ISBN-13 for The Red House is 9780385535780.0.
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