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A review by lisa_bee88
This House Is Haunted by John Boyne
5.0
This House is Haunted is not my usual kind of read. I tend to like my books a little more.. gruesome.
The year is 1837, and 21 year old Eliza Caine takes on a job as a governess after the sudden death of her father. However, upon arriving at Gaudlin Hall, she notices a distinct lack of adults. The children, Isabella and Eustace, are strange children and their parents are nowhere to be seen. Add to that the malevolent spirit that seems to despise Eliza, and you have a chilling tale, perfect for a winter night (unfortunately I read it in Spring - but the night WAS a little chilly!).
I found this book to be very atmospheric, in the same vein as Jamaica Inn. I admire Boyne as an author due to his wide range of characters and time periods - I certainly look forward to reading more of his work.
The year is 1837, and 21 year old Eliza Caine takes on a job as a governess after the sudden death of her father. However, upon arriving at Gaudlin Hall, she notices a distinct lack of adults. The children, Isabella and Eustace, are strange children and their parents are nowhere to be seen. Add to that the malevolent spirit that seems to despise Eliza, and you have a chilling tale, perfect for a winter night (unfortunately I read it in Spring - but the night WAS a little chilly!).
I found this book to be very atmospheric, in the same vein as Jamaica Inn. I admire Boyne as an author due to his wide range of characters and time periods - I certainly look forward to reading more of his work.