A review by shaun_dh
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The vibes are immaculate. The ending gave me chills. Women descending into madness is one of my favorite gothic tropes and Shirley Jackson is a master

Eleanor and Theodora are so lesbian-coded, but writers pre-21st century will do anything but make their characters openly gay (especially Theodora. She lives with a “friend?” Please, we all know what that means)
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