A Haunting on the Hill: Return to the world of Shirley Jackson's modern classic by Elizabeth Hand

A Haunting on the Hill: Return to the world of Shirley Jackson's modern classic

Elizabeth Hand

336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Discover the landmark first novel ever to return to Hill House, officially authorised by the Shirley Jackson estate.Playwright Holly Sherwin is close to her big break. Having received a grant to develop her new play, all she needs is time and spac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 83%
tense 74%
emotional 25%
sad 19%
challenging 10%
adventurous 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 29%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.48

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