Summary & Analysis - The Last House On Needless Street

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET

BASED ON THE BOOK BY CATRIONA WARD

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Introduction to Mileva Marić and Her Academic Aspirations

Early Friendships and Intellectual Pursuits

The Development of a Romantic Relationship

Summer Break and a Difficult Decision

Heidelberg and a Return to Zürich

Collaboration and Conflict

Lake Como and a Turning Point

Pregnancy, Separation and Loss

Marriage and Scientific Recognition

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward is a chilling psychological thriller that plunges into the depths of trauma, identity, and the blurred lines between reality and delusion. The novel centers around Ted Bannerman, a reclusive man living in a dilapidated house with his enigmatic cat, Olivia. When Dee, a determined woman obsessed with finding her missing sister, Lulu, sets her sights on Ted, a dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues. As Dee delves deeper into Ted's life, she uncovers unsettling secrets and disturbing clues that hint at a sinister truth lurking beneath his seemingly harmless facade. The novel's atmospheric setting, with its shadowy woods and haunting imagery, enhances the sense of unease and amplifies the themes of isolation and the enduring power of the past.

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Release date

Audiobook: January 15, 2025