Danielewski proved to be quite an interesting author throughout House of Leaves. His style of writing along with the story line itself was very different that the majority of books I have personally ever read. I didn’t particularly care for the book, although I appreciated how unique it was in so many aspects. I wasn’t a fan of the sci-fi touches to the book or its representation as a horror book because I didn’t really think it was. I did find the novel funny it its satire of academics. Overall, I do think that the book should be taught simply for the fact that it is so different. Not only are the story line, including all three of the stories, but also the layout of the text, very distinctive compared to the average novels taught within schools and universities. It’s beneficial for students to see a large range of examples in every aspect of learning, especially reading. Being able to analyze and comprehend a novel such as this one allows a reader to expand their repertoire in terms of literary understanding.
1. Does Will Navidson’s skin condition have a deeper meaning?
2. What is the reason that the house finally releases the Navidson’s from its grip?
Monday, February 16, 2009
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I also wonder about Will Navidson's skin condition. I think maybe it is proof that the house can heal, as well as hurt. I agree with your comments about how the uniqueness of this book makes it worth teaching in class. I also felt the satire on academics was funny, and I enjoyed reading some of the more outrageous footnotes.
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