House of Leaves

Title
House of Leaves

Library Link
Mark Z. Danielewski's House of leaves

House of leavesDanielewski, Mark Z.New York : Pantheon Books, c2000.Year:
c2000Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
A popular book with a cult-like following that truly defies description.

On the surface it is the story of a young family that moves into a house that seems bigger then it should be. But it is also the story about a researcher investigating this incident. Actually, it's the story of some one who found the researchers notes.

Confused yet? You will be. Reading this book is like stumbling across the journal of a mad scientist.

You will be baffled, repulsed and unable to put this book down.
Read it!

NotesCheck the web for this book's interesting history.

Learning CurveModerate to High: Might confuse less sophisticated readers.

Reading Order
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The Umbrella Academy

Title
The Umbrella Academy

Library Link
The Umbrella Academy .

Way, Gerard.Milwaukie, Or. : Dark Horse ; London : Diamond [distributor],
c2008.Year: c2008Format: BOOK

10 Second Review
A space alien adopts orphans with superpowers and things really start to get weird when they show up for his funeral.

Strange and fun, this is a creative book with great art.
A bit like Doom Patrol but less psychedelic.

Violence might be too much for younger readers.

Notes
Includes artist sketchbook

Learning Curve
Moderate: Might be confusing for those new to comics.

Reading Order
N/a