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Paperback Devil House Book

ISBN: 1250862884

ISBN13: 9781250862884

Devil House

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From John Darnielle, the New York Times bestselling author and the singer-songwriter of the Mountain Goats, comes an epic, gripping novel about murder, truth, and the dangers of storytelling.

Gage Chandler is descended from kings. That's what his mother always told him when he was a child. Years later, he is a true crime writer, with one grisly success--and a movie adaptation--to his name, along with a series of subsequent...

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Memory Bias and Our Avoidance of Truth

"Devil House" by John Darnielle is a unique and thought-provoking novel that defies traditional storytelling conventions. The narrative weaves between two murder cases in a small California town, yet it avoids a straightforward beginning, middle, or end. Instead, Darnielle’s narrator reconstructs each event, only to unravel them again, inviting readers to explore memory and the biases that shape our understanding of truth. This novel skillfully examines how prejudice and the desire for a cohesive narrative can distort the pursuit of actual events, often favoring “acceptable” fiction over complex reality. Darnielle’s writing captivated me, combining an exciting storyline with an invitation to reflect on personal perspectives. "Devil House" reminds us that while we often cling to our truths, we may overlook the blind spots in our interpretations. This novel is a compelling choice for readers seeking excellent writing and thought-provoking themes.
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