Starling House
- 347
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 1 week on the list
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About the book
Starling House is a 2023 gothic fantasy novel by American author Alix E. Harrow published by Tor Books. The novel tells a story of a young woman, Opal, who lives in a destitute region of Kentucky, attempting to find an economic means to uplift her brother from poverty and pay for his education. When she accepts the position as maid at the enigmatic Starling House, a mansion shrouded in mystery, she becomes entangled in a web of strange, supernatural and historical secrets that are linked to the town's dark past. At the same time, she resists the exploitation of the land and its people by powerful, profit-driven forces like the pointedly named Gravely Power, striving to secure her brother's future, safeguard Starling House, and assert control over her own destiny.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.7 across 373 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 67% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 7.8 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 5.6 | 5 | 1% |
| Hardcover | 7.8 | 368 | 99% |
Frequently asked
What is Starling House rated?
7.8 out of 10, from 373 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Starling House worth reading?
Readers give it 7.8/10 from 373 ratings in open sources.
How long does it take to read Starling House?
About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 347 pages.
Was Starling House a bestseller?
Yes — 1 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #14. Sales are shown here but never scored.