What Readers Are Saying about
The House on
Harding Street
"I purchased this book last month but had to finish a few book club books before I could read it. I found the story to be compelling. The prose was consistent and it's hard to believe this is a first novel. It had a good portrayal of family dynamics. I really like books where the characters have be
well-developed. I will pass it on to a friend to enjoy."
"I kept saying, 'one more chapter' to myself as I stayed up way too late reading this book! The characters were realistic, human, and relatable, and the dialogue was engaging. It presented some of the challenges of family dynamics poignantly. An engrossing read that I highly recommend!"
"With 'The House on Harding Street,' Susan Pick has crafted a memorable and thought-provoking story filled with characters and stories that are quite relatable for anyone with a family -- so, everyone! The novel is a page turner, well-written and perfectly paced as it draws you into its world, then slowly but steadily fills in the mosaic with stories and details past and present. Hard to believe this is the work of a first-time novelist. Well done!
"Well paced family dynamics with a storyline that pulls the reader in from the first page!"
"This engaging family saga will pull at your heartstrings. This novel explores the complicated feelings of family relationships, we see the good and bad, ups and downs. It explores family obligations which are forced and chosen; and it delves into the need to be independent and get away and the need to belong."
"The structure of the novel really worked - jumping forward and back to different moments in time. This allowed the story to unfold in a much more interesting way than if the story was just linear, from Maddie’s childhood through to where the story ends in Maddie’s adulthood.
I also liked that the family house played a significant role in the story, which makes sense, since the house is the book’s title. :)
Without revealing spoilers - this is a smartly written, character driven book that captures rather devastating but realistic family dynamics."