A review by rouge_red
The Sundial, by Shirley Jackson

dark funny medium-paced

4.25

Hilarious and weird in the best way possible. Do I know if the apocalypse is actually a thing or a character's delusion? Nope. But is this book a funny and strange little romp nonetheless? Absolutely. I love the underlying feeling of menace throughout, especially the part with Julia and the cab driver. I love Essex's descending emo attitude. And I love that when we have characters react rationally and try to leave Halloran House....it just won't work. Mysterious fog, creepy hedge maze, pins in photographs and a snake that materializes out of nowhere? Just great.