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A review by apollinares
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Very well (and very uniquely) written - I enjoyed it immensely. Jackson's a master of atmospheric writing, and Eleanor's POV is a fitting one for psychological horror, considering how much time she spends in her head.
The symbolism within the book, including the queer undertones I'm sure I'm not alone in noticing, were fun to pick apart and analyse. I'm reading this for a book club, so being able to discuss it with other people is a huge plus.
Still reeling over that last chapter.
The symbolism within the book, including the queer undertones I'm sure I'm not alone in noticing, were fun to pick apart and analyse. I'm reading this for a book club, so being able to discuss it with other people is a huge plus.
Still reeling over that last chapter.