The Red House by Mark Haddon

The Red House

Mark Haddon

264 pages • first pub 2012 (view editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Red House is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, character-driven explorations of family dynamics and the complexities of human connection, wrapped in a layered, emotionally resonant narrative.

Description

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 h...

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Community Reviews

2.89
based on 1,779 reviews

Moods

reflective: 66%

emotional: 59%

challenging: 25%

sad: 24%

funny: 22%

tense: 22%

dark: 20%

mysterious: 16%

lighthearted: 11%

hopeful: 5%

relaxing: 5%

inspiring: 3%

adventurous: 1%

Pace

8% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
54% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
7% of readers chose A mix
90% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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