Quick Review
5 stars
Slade House is my second foray into the mind of David Mitchell after The Bone Clocks, and I am starting to get what all the hype is about.
I went into this book knowing next to nothing about it, other than it was kind of a ghost story and kind of related to The Bone Clocks. And honestly, that’s the best way to read it.
As a huge fan of the genre, I need to put this out there...this is not a gore filled horror novel. What it is however, is a book that gets under your skin. It leaves you feeling disoriented and uneasy.
In 238 pages DM has managed to fill this story with more creepiness and “what the hell is going on?” moments than many books twice it’s size could ever hope for. It’s remarkable how much actual storytelling Mitchell is able to cram into such a small book.
One of the many things to love about David Mitchell’s writing is that his books feel like a piece in a much larger picture. Each book exists in the same overall universe, and many characters pop in and out of various books. Just when you think you have a grip on the genre he’s going for in a particular book, he throws something out of the ordinary at you.
If you’ve already read any of Mitchell’s other books, especially The Bone Clocks, you will have a great time picking up on all the Easter eggs and familiar names (and faces) featured in Slade House. But if you have been too intimidated by the sheer chunkiness of his other books...this just may be the best starting point to dive in at.
Simply put, Slade House was the most enjoyable reading experience I have had in 2020.
I might be a newbie the wonders of the imagination of David Mitchell, but I am happy to say I am strapped in and fully embracing the crazy ride.
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