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Alison Pink (7 KP) rated 77 Shadow Street in Books

Jan 15, 2018  
77 Shadow Street
77 Shadow Street
Dean Koontz | 2012 | Essays
8
8.0 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Wow! This book was unlike anything I've ever read before! I'd read some of Dean Koontz's books in the past, but none of them were like this...at least that I remember. I have to say I was wowed.
  This books tells the story of The Pendleton which like the cover tells you is located at 77 Shadow Street. The old mansion has a checkered past that was linked to several unsolved murders & kidnappinngs. The mansion was converted to luxury condos in the '70s. The book is set it 2011 just as the next 38 year cycle is about to start. The house is a strange place already & becomes even stranger for the current residents when the leap happens.
  I hesitate to say much more because there are so many twists & turns that I don't want to inadvertantly ruin this ride for you if you intend to read it. Which I suggest you do. Just don't read it before bed!
  
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ClareR (6225 KP) rated The Party in Books

Sep 7, 2025  
The Party
The Party
Tessa Hadley | 2024 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Even though this is a novella there’s so much packed into it. From the party in the pub to the smaller gathering in the old mansion.

The Party is richly atmospheric and descriptive. The post-war pub is lively, crowded and seems like a lot of fun! Post-war Bristol is described in such a way that I had no problem seeing the damage around the port and the pub as I read.

The contrast of the sisters is also interesting: Moira is worldly wise, Evelyn is young and inexperienced, which shows particularly at the mansion gathering. These people are clearly from a different social class to the sisters. At first, they’re not exactly welcomed by some of their hosts, but everyone warms up as the evening progresses - in a number of ways. It’s an entertaining evening!

Another enjoyable read from Tessa Hadley, and I’m reminded yet again why I’m always happy to pick up another of her books.