A review by noosh_pdf
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I did not even know this was a classic when i purchased it, i bought it because I'd heard of the show and watched maybe one episode of it.
Some 10 pages in, I start feeling like this was a very classic-ish book, only to google and find out, yes indeed its a classic, very easy to read though.
Honestly, never thought a horror BOOK would scare me but oh my god. The writing is so perfect, like almost vigilant, its just so on point, i was SO immersed in the book when the hand scene happened that I genuinely flinched and had to close the book for a bit. I am NOT lying when I say I was lowkey second guessing whenever walking into a dark quiet room at home because of this book, this was amazing, I would give 10 stars if it was possible, my best read of 2025 so far, no doubt

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