The House of Many Ways
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2008
Content Warnings
Mild Violence
Charmain Baker is in over her head. Looking after Great Uncle William’s tiny cottage while he’s ill should have been easy, but Great Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland and his house bends space and time. Its single door leads to any number of places – the bedrooms, the kitchen, the caves under the mountains, the past, to name but a few.
By opening that door, Charmain is now also looking after an extremely magical stray dog, a muddled young apprentice wizard and a box of the king’s most treasured documents, as well as irritating a clan of small blue creatures.
Caught up in an intense royal search, she encounters an intimidating sorceress named Sophie. And where Sophie is, can the Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer be far behind?
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Loved it: The House of Many Ways
I went into The House of Many Ways with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Didn’t work for me: The House of Many Ways
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. I went into The House of Many Ways with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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Didn’t work for me: The House of Many Ways
I went into The House of Many Ways with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Mixed feelings: The House of Many Ways
The House of Many Ways has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Really enjoyed: The House of Many Ways
The House of Many Ways is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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Mixed feelings: The House of Many Ways
Mixed feelings on The House of Many Ways, but I can see why people love it. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Really enjoyed: The House of Many Ways
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Mixed feelings on The House of Many Ways, but I can see why people love it. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Not for me: The House of Many Ways
The House of Many Ways is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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