Characters in House of Leaves
Meet the narrators, editors, explorers, and family members who animate House of Leaves. Each profile links to themes, layout cues, and entity pages so you can follow voices across layers.
Primary characters
Zampanò
Blind scholar who authors the manuscript analyzing The Navidson Record. Characterized by dense citations and editorial brackets.
Links: Navidson Record · Media & truth
Open profile →Johnny Truant
Compiler and commentator; his footnotes form a parallel narrative with tonal swings and gaps that drive uncertainty.
Links: Unreliable narration · Whalestoe Letters
Open profile →Will Navidson
Photojournalist documenting the interior anomaly. Corridor runs and returns anchor the book’s sense of distance and risk.
Links: The House · Labyrinth & Minotaur
Open profile →Karen Green
Partner to Will; mediates between domestic space and the project’s risks. Her choices shape how footage and family intersect.
Links: Home & intimacy · Navidson Record
Open profile →Tom Navidson
Will’s brother; practical support and counterweight during explorations. Watch how his presence alters pace and tone.
Links: The House · Home & intimacy
Open profile →Pelafina
Voice of the letters sequence; phrasing, dates, and spacing add emotional pressure and refract Johnny’s notes.
Links: Whalestoe Letters · Unreliable narration
Open profile →Expedition & associates
Holloway Roberts
Professional explorer hired for deep corridor runs. His approach reframes risk, evidence, and responsibility.
Links: Media & truth · Labyrinth
Open profile →Billy Reston
Engineer friend whose measurements and maps push the “is this possible?” thread.
Open profile →The crew & editors
Camera operators, interviewees, and editorial hands referenced across notes and exhibits.
Links: Entity context · Layout cues
Open entity →Ash Tree Lane circle
Neighbors and references tied to address lore and rumor in the margins.
Links: Ash Tree Lane · Unreliable
Open entity →Connections to themes & reading aids
Characters — FAQ
Who is the main narrator?
Where do The Whalestoe Letters fit?
How do characters connect to The Navidson Record?
Best format for character-focused rereads?
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