The House Next Door
The House Next Door is a 1978 ghost story and horror novel by Anne Rivers Siddons. Much of the action takes place in Southern States. Key subjects include dwellings, Domestic Architecture, haunted houses and suburban life.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 46 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 8 editions.
It runs to roughly 348 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The House Next Door
Their lives would never be the same. Colquitt and Walter Kennedy enjoyed a life of lazy weekends, gathering with the neighbors on their quiet, manicured street and sipping drinks on their patios. But when construction of a beautiful new home begins in the empty lot next door, their easy friendship and relaxed get-togethers are marred by strange accidents and inexplicable happenings. Though Colquitt's rational mind balks at the idea of a "haunted" house, she cannot ignore the tragedies associated with it. It is as if the house preys on its inhabitants' weaknesses and slowly destroys the goodness in them -- ultimately driving them to disgrace, madness and even death.
Quick answers
Who wrote The House Next Door?
The House Next Door was written by Anne Rivers Siddons and first published in 1978.
What genre is The House Next Door?
It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories and Horror.
How long is The House Next Door?
The median edition has 348 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The House Next Door?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Shining, Welcome to Dead House and Works (Carrie / Night Shift / 'Salem's Lot / Shining).
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