I found Johnny’s entries at the end of the book very confusing. I couldn’t tell which stories were real and which ones were made up, and he seemed all over the place. I thought the story about the mother and the child was very strange. I wonder what the significance of the story was and if a doctor ha actually told him that story, although I doubt it. I really liked the end of the book, even though it was very sudden. It went from readers wondering if Navidson would live, to him being outside with Karen. I liked that there was a happy ending though, even though we don’t know why they ended up outside the house.
I enjoyed the book overall. Some parts were a little dry or confusing, but I did like the storyline and how this book was different than any other book I have ever read. It seemed at parts that there was nothing else to say, but then something exciting happened and the story continued. It mostly kept my interest though. I think the novel is a little overrated. It ‘s a good book, but I don’t see how someone’s life could be changed because of it. I could see how someone could become obsessed with it because it is a very engaging story, but personally I don’t think it’s quite as amazing as some people say. I do think House of Leaves should be taught because it isn’t the standard academic book. It is very different but it still has many topics that can be discussed. It also leaves room for interpretation, because not everything is laid out for the reader.
Questions:
1. Why did Karen and Navidson end up outside the house?
2. Why did Johnny’s mother go crazy?
3. How does Karen hear Navidson when he is in the labyrinth?
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I agree that the ending was abrupt and confusing. It seemed odd how Karen and Will suddenly ended up outside. Perhaps this just illuminates their release from the psychological maze of confusion and being lost from each other that they were in through their tumultuous experience.
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