pickIt took me two months to finish this and oh my, what a ride this was. But: I've defeated the beast. 😂 It's hard to talk about the plot without giving too much away so I'm just going to say: Be prepared for suffering some major mind-blowing confusion and super-creepy moments. With this you will question what is real and what is not. And you'll find solutions - maybe, if the 'house' lets you. 😉 #litsyreadsleaves #conqueringthebeast
IMASLOWREADER omg i just bought this book too...waiting for it in the mail 🤗🤗🤗 8y
Sweettartlaura I had NO idea what I was getting into when I got this. But ten years (or more?) later, I am still glad I read it. Congrats! It really is an accomplishment. 8y
Nuwanda Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and congrats on slaying the beast! 8y
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Godmotherx5 Great review. 8y
andreadmw I am intrigued... 8y
kricheal How long is this book? I'm so curious now? I've had this on my tbr list for awhile but I've never bothered to look at how long it is (not that it matters anyway?). I keep seeing it come up on almost every "scariest reads" lists, so I added it to my goodreads tbr. 8y
scripturient @kricheal I left it in the office so I can't check but I think it's about 700 pages in total or so. There are some pages with only one word and others that are covered in writing (including footnotes, margin notes, etc.). You definitely need some time for this. 😊 8y
kricheal Ooooh this might need to be bumped to the top of my list 8y
saresmoore I just picked up a copy of this yesterday. It's my choice for "Freezer-worthy horror" in the #LitsyReadingChallenge . By your description, it sounds like it might actually end up in my freezer! 8y
SoniaC I really loved reading this book. It is so well done. 8y
Reviewsbylola I gave up on this one. I just couldn't do it. 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled My hair practically turned grey from reading this. I was afraid of my own bathroom for like 3 weeks. But I love love loved it. One of my favorites. 8y
TheLondonBookworm Hehe I'm going to start using conquering the beast for all my epic marathon books ☺️☺️ love it!! 8y
Devlindusty There are sequels out for House Of Leaves three huge ones the familiar-one rainy day in may, the familiar 2-into the forest and the familiar 3-honeysuckle and pain the man is a perplexing writer but so so good and the sequels are almost 1000 pages long each can you imagine 8y