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Richard has hung out at the abandoned house in the woods during his summer vacation for as long as he can remember. But this year, he discovers that a family has moved in. The father, J. A. Dalton, is an internationally renowned artist who insists on painting Richard’s portrait, while Dalton’s wife draws the boy into her circle as though he were one of the family’s bohemian adult friends. But it is their beautiful daughter, Clio, with whom Richard becomes obsessed. Soon he finds ways to spend days–and nights–with Clio, all the while struggling to understand and fit in with her eccentric clan. How can he know that some mysteries are best left unsolved–and that the passions of a single summer will change his life forever?
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"La narrazione dell'autrice è piena di suspence e devo ammettere che ho aspettato tutto il tempo una grande rivelazione sulla vera natura di questa famiglia, mentre in realtà il finale è piuttosto piatto.In ogni caso, il romanzo è molto buono se visto come uno stimolante racconto di formazione. "
— Roberta (4 out of 5 stars)
The Wish House Listener Reviews
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" The art,the first leaps of love and the family portraits described all together in a strange but as well, charming way. The author is using great techniques to put us into the house where the main story takes place, while we just keep turning the pages. "
— Inspiring, 2/16/2014 -
" i liked the end "
— Suzie, 1/28/2014 -
" It could've been a little better in terms of plot. The descriptions of the paintings were intriguing, though. "
— Sharon, 1/16/2014 -
" Though I like the style that Celia Rees writes in, I did not like this novel much. The main character's point of view was fun to read from, but the plot seemed too "all over the place" for me to fully understand what was going on. I think the subject matter of the plot was not to my liking either. "
— Anna, 1/14/2014 -
" This book was nonsensical and magical but I feel in love with the story and the characters. It was all so odd that I couldn't help but be enthralled with the story. "
— Michelle, 1/13/2014 -
" This book was terrible, boring and super slow. The Characters were so freaking weird!!! I could not make it to 100 pages. "
— Mariela, 1/6/2014 -
" Probably a 3.5, purely because it's not a book that would be for everyone "
— Raimy, 1/4/2014 -
" Another of my favourite books - along with The Raging Quite it is one of the few books that I have read more than once! "
— Addy, 12/17/2013 -
" Having read other books by Celia Rees, I did not find this book fascinating as the others, I was a bit 'bored. Special characters, disorderly lives, suicide ...... "
— Elena, 12/15/2013 -
" I should have read Witch Child instead, but this was what they had at my local branch. This main character is a young man who becomes obsessed with a girl who lives with her hippie parents. Contains some mature content. Most appropriate for upperclassmen. "
— Mindi, 11/26/2013 -
" A unique introduction & format (I also loved how it was set in the 70s), but more risque and therefore not as compelling as I expect from one of my favorite authors. Decent summer story, though, and some beautifully described scenery. I sort of want it to be made into a film just for the scenery. "
— Stephanie, 11/18/2013 -
" Fascinating, I've read it several times and I'm still not sure I've really got to the heart of the issues explored. Full of art and witchcraft, in an unsettlingly accesible environment. "
— Emily, 11/14/2013 -
" Found this in the YA section, but have to admit that it's def. mature YA. Didn't enjoy the book much, although I was intrigued by the passages presented on the book jacket...just ugh... "
— Cookie, 8/26/2013 -
" I listened to this on CD (the guy had a great accent). It was riveting, suspenseful in a subtle kind of way. Beautifully written. "
— Jessica, 7/13/2013 -
" Very slow to begin with and a disappointing, anti-climax "
— Kate, 3/28/2013 -
" Kind of disappointing in the end. "
— Daniel, 12/28/2012 -
" Sucked me in from the very first page. This book is so beautiful - I know I'll be thinking about the themes and emotions for a long time. "
— Erica, 10/14/2012 -
" It was okay. Kind of dry, not much dialogue...eh... "
— Emma, 10/7/2012 -
" so sad...hated it! especially when I've really enjoyed her other YA novels!! I would say..don't waste your time! "
— Staci, 5/17/2012 -
" eh, its okay right now. "
— Jessica, 11/28/2011 -
" I absolutely LOVE this book. It's so clever and the detail is so intricate that its completely unputdownable! It's the perfect pick-me-up when you need it. "
— Hannah, 7/16/2011 -
" thought this was pretty amazing really "
— Tess, 5/1/2011 -
" Still processing and I'm left feeling a little overwhelmed. That's not at all what I expected going in. "
— Kara, 2/27/2011 -
" Kind of disappointing in the end. "
— Daniel, 2/1/2011 -
" Found this in the YA section, but have to admit that it's def. mature YA. Didn't enjoy the book much, although I was intrigued by the passages presented on the book jacket...just ugh... "
— Cookie, 1/30/2011 -
" Sucked me in from the very first page. This book is so beautiful - I know I'll be thinking about the themes and emotions for a long time. "
— Erica, 10/30/2010 -
" Another of my favourite books - along with The Raging Quite it is one of the few books that I have read more than once! "
— Addy, 10/13/2010 -
" I absolutely LOVE this book. It's so clever and the detail is so intricate that its completely unputdownable! It's the perfect pick-me-up when you need it. "
— Hannah, 8/8/2010 -
" When I finished this audiobook, I said to myself "So what?" Not that interesting a story. <br/>Richard falls in love with Cleo. Cleo is the daughter of a famous artist, who has arranged the whole affair to get Richard to be his muse and model. A coming of age story that falls flat. "
— Lisa, 3/22/2010 -
" Coming of age novel. Interesting but nothing exceptional about Richard's summer: sexual awakening, jealousy, betrayal, etc. "
— Mell, 8/17/2009 -
" Fascinating, I've read it several times and I'm still not sure I've really got to the heart of the issues explored. Full of art and witchcraft, in an unsettlingly accesible environment. "
— Emily, 5/22/2009 -
" I would have enjoyed this book even more if there had been illustrations to go with the gallery descriptions. "
— CJ, 9/29/2008
About Celia Rees
Celia Rees is the author of many books for young readers, including bestsellers Witch Child and Sorceress. Her first book was published in 1993, a thriller for teenagers. She now divides her time between writing, talking to readers in schools and libraries, and teaching creative writing. She gets her inspiration from the world around her: newspaper stories, people she meets, places she visits. Rees lives in Leamington Spa, England, with her husband and teenage daughter.
About Christopher Cazenove
Christopher Cazenove (1943–2010), one of England’s finest actors, starred on stage and television in the United States and Great Britain. His motion-picture credits include A Knight’s Tale, Eye of the Needle, Children of the Full Moon, and Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill. He played Ben Carrington on television’s Dynasty.