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A review by sarahndipity
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
James shines when he writes stilted dialog between distressed characters. His plot needed work. A couple of threads were left hanging.
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child death and Death