by Mark Z. Danielewski
Published 2000
THE MIND-BENDING CULT CLASSIC ABOUT A HOUSE THAT’S LARGER ON THE INSIDE THAN ON THE OUTSIDE • A masterpiece of horror and an astonishingly immersive, maze-like reading experience that redefines the boundaries of a novel. ''Simultaneously reads like a thriller and like a strange, dreamlike excursion into the subconscious." —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times "Thrillingly alive, sublimely creepy, distressingly scary, breathtakingly intelligent—it renders most other fiction meaningless." —Bret Easton Ellis, bestselling author of American Psycho “This demonically brilliant book is impossible to ignore.” —Jonathan Lethem, award-winning author of Motherless Brooklyn One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years Years ago, when House of Leaves was first being passed around, it was nothing more than a badly bundled heap of paper, parts of which would occasionally surface on the Internet. No one could have anticipated the small but devoted following this terrifying story w
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A young, unreliable, and deeply disturbed tattoo parlor apprentice who discovers and annotates a strange manuscript. His voice is conversational, filled with anxiety, cynicism, and raw emotion, often veering into frantic tangents.
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Titan matches Johnny's male, young, American, and intense traits perfectly. Its 'raspy yet youthful voice' and 'natural grit' are ideal for Johnny's anxious, cynical, and raw emotional state, delivering gripping, suspenseful monologues.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Formal
“Revenant provides a youthful yet rugged and gritty intensity suitable for Johnny's dramatic and dark narrative, despite its 'formal' descriptor being slightly less aligned with 'frantic tangents.'”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“While slightly older ('middle_aged' vs 'young'), Dean's 'low, raspy, dark' tone and suitability for 'thrillers, mysteries, horror' and 'dramatic storytelling' align well with Johnny's disturbed and intense psychological state.”
Also recommended for: Tom Navidson
The deceased, blind academic whose labyrinthine, obsessive manuscript forms the core of the book. His voice is scholarly and detailed, yet increasingly shows signs of his own psychological unraveling.
American · Old · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Eddard Voss is a perfect match for Zampanò's male, old, American, and authoritative traits. Its 'rich, resonant baritone' and 'timeless quality' are ideal for a scholarly, measured, and increasingly unhinged academic.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Spartan, while middle-aged, offers a 'calm, grounded American baritone' with 'measured pacing, clear diction, and restrained emotional weight,' capturing Zampanò's scholarly and authoritative, yet mysterious, demeanor.”
Also recommended for: Will Navidson
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Serious
“Seth's 'deep, calm, and persuasive' voice with 'natural authority' and 'serious' tone aligns well with Zampanò's academic and authoritative personality, despite being listed as middle-aged rather than old.”
Also recommended for: Will Navidson
A photojournalist and the central figure of 'The Navidson Record,' exploring the impossible architecture of his home. His voice is grounded, determined, and often weary, reflecting his constant struggle against the house's mysteries.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Atlas perfectly matches Will's male, middle-aged, American, deep, serious, and determined traits. Its 'deep, rich, gravelly resonance' and 'authoritative yet trustworthy presence' are ideal for a grounded, weary photojournalist.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Serious
“Seth provides a 'deep, calm, and persuasive' voice with 'natural authority' and a 'serious' tone, which strongly aligns with Will Navidson's determined, grounded, and calm demeanor amidst chaos.”
Also recommended for: Zampanò
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Spartan's 'calm, grounded American baritone' with 'measured pacing' and 'authoritative' quality is well-suited for Will's stoic and determined personality as he grapples with the house's mysteries.”
Also recommended for: Zampanò
Will Navidson's partner and a former model, who grapples with the terrifying changes in their home. Her voice is initially skeptical and pragmatic, evolving into one of deep concern and resilience.
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Sharon is an excellent match for Karen, fitting her female, middle-aged, American, calm, and serious traits. Her 'articulate, focused and direct' delivery, leaning 'more on the serious side,' perfectly captures Karen's pragmatic and resilient nature.”
Will's cynical and protective brother, a former marine who reluctantly joins the expeditions into the house. His voice is gruff, practical, and often laced with dark humor.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Tino is an ideal match for Tom's male, middle-aged, American, raspy, and dark traits. Described as a 'Deep Damaged Noir Narrator' with a 'naturally raspy male voice' and 'villainous cadence,' it perfectly embodies Tom's gruff, cynical, and sarcastic humor.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Dean's 'low, raspy, dark' tone and suitability for 'thrillers, mysteries, horror' and 'dramatic storytelling' are an excellent fit for Tom's gruff, practical, and often dark-humored personality.”
Also recommended for: Narrator (Johnny Truant)