242 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780002317856
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dodd Mead; 1st edition (September 1976)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A strange house A ghost from the pastAs soon as she moves into Hillside, Gwenda knows there’s something strange about this house.A sealed room. A hidden door. The apparition of a young woman being strangled.But strangest of all – this all seems q...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,430 reviews
Moods
dark 34%
tense 27%
adventurous 25%
relaxing 9%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 17% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, XenophobiaMinor
Racial slurs, Mental illness, Infidelity
242 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780002317856
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dodd Mead; 1st edition (September 1976)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A strange house A ghost from the pastAs soon as she moves into Hillside, Gwenda knows there’s something strange about this house.A sealed room. A hidden door. The apparition of a young woman being strangled.But strangest of all – this all seems q...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,430 reviews
Moods
dark 34%
tense 27%
adventurous 25%
relaxing 9%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 17% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, XenophobiaMinor
Racial slurs, Mental illness, Infidelity