Rose/House
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About the book
Rose/House is a 2023 science fiction mystery novella by American author Arkady Martine. It was first published by Subterranean Press.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.0 across 101 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 35% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 7.5 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.0 | 101 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“For a novella, the plot was moving at a glacial pace and I just couldn't focus or feel curious enough to stick to it. ”
“I feel like I just read a fever dream. It felt like this was desperately trying to be this philosophical think piece when this story actually would've benefitted from having a more “superficial”, direct writing style. The convoluted prose and diabolical overuse of brackets made it feel less philosophic and more like a high schooler trying to reach their essay word requirement. I don't think I've ever read a novella that progresses this slow and offers so little plot. I truly don't understand what the writer was trying to accomplish. If you're looking to find a fun fast-paced mystery horr…”
Frequently asked
What is Rose/House rated?
7.5 out of 10, from 101 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Rose/House worth reading?
Readers give it 7.5/10 from 101 ratings in open sources.