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apollinares 's review for:
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:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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.