The False House

by James Stoddard

Book Overview

The infinite rooms, twisting corridors, magical chambers and secret passageways of Evenmere contain and protect all of Existence. But the mansion's power has been stolen; now all within the High House... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446607010
• ISBN13: 9780446607018
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.1" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

False House

This book is every bit as good as the "High House". I have no qualms recommending it and am looking forward to the next one by this author!

Stoddard is today's Tolkein!

Stoddard's second novel establishes him as the best contemporary writer of high fantasy (a subgenre that normally fails to attract writers of this caliber). In this sequel, Evenmere is once again threatened by the Anarchists, but Stoddard is able to spend his time fleshing out his characters, and his writing is much more powerful than in his earlier novel; when his bad guys threaten a young kidnap victim, it's hard not to hate them and feel her fear and anger. Sarah Carter is given a much more significant role than in the previous novel, and the rest supporting cast is a delight! This is the best novel I've read this year, and a series I hope will continue.

A real charmer!

This book is an absolute gem. The characters are incredibly delightful and very likable replete with all sorts of odd quirks in their personalities. The setting, The High House (Evenmere) and the multiple brilliant and varied countries within the White Circle, and the False House, a bizarre ordered counterpart to Evenmere,were absolutely fascinating! I was riveted by the details of my(imaginary)surroundings and found this book as full of charm and quaintness as its predecessor, The High House. Yet James Stoddard has outdone himself. While I found the first book vastly original and entertaining, this second one is evidently superior, with a wider cast of lovable main characters(I adore Carter's wife, Sarah)and a plot more driven and un-put-down-able! This is an irresistable book, and that's "a scientific fact, like osmosis and steam engines" to quote my fave character! So read this book for it is well worth it, and buy this book for it is much deserved, and I don't doubt that you will enjoy it quite as much as I did.

Wonderful sequel to a wonderful book

James Stoddard is fast becoming one of my all time favorite fantasy writers. He is also an inspiration to new writers such as myself. His first book, the High House, had such rich characters and wonderful imagery that I was disappointed when it ended. It is difficult to believe that this was his first novel. The False House is every bit as enchanting, but has an even better plot. I hope that Mr. Stoddard will do another book in this setting, and encourage him to set up a website so that he can update his fans about future works.

Return to Imaginative Depth

Mr. Stoddard returns triumphantly to the vast halls of Evenmere with a mind boggling imagination and attention to detail. I absolutely loved entering his world again! The story picks up a short few months after The High House with young Mr. Carter Anderson fully entrenched in his role as Master of Evenmere. The climax of the novel is masterfully set up, weaving through the lives of our old favorites and some new friends. Please, please Mr. Stoddard: allow us all the Tolkienesque pleasure of another jaunt down the gabled halls of Evenmere!