1. House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
... family itself, this idea can be seen in the family's exploration of the inexplicable architectural inconsistencies in their new home. Perhaps more original and effective than Danielewski's use of Johnny Truant's narrative and the Navidson family narrative, however, is the confusion and discomfort that Danielewski produces in the reader through bizarre formatting, mirroring the idea aforementioned. In House of ... Leaves, Danielewski illustrates the dangers that curiosity presents through his compelling narration and his involving the reader in similarly compelling circumstances. In th...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate