The Red House

In Mark Haddon’s inventive novel, The Red House, wealthy doctor Richard invites his estranged sister Angela and her family to a week-long retreat at his vacation home in the English countryside. As they navigate familial tensions and complex relationships, the story unfolds through the alternating perspectives of eight characters, revealing long-held grudges, fading ambitions, and unspoken desires. This poignant exploration of modern family life offers a bittersweet and comic portrait, ultimately highlighting the challenges of understanding one another amidst deep-seated emotions.