A review by jessicaboor
The Sundial by Shirley Jackson

4.0

Although the book can be classified as horror, it was so interesting too see Shirley's dark humour playing its parts in showcasing the family dynamics and their thoughts regarding life. It's set in a mansion, as the family has old money, and discusses how these people live in their own bubbled reality, yet they are not fully satisfied, thinking that in this new world to come, without the village people around ('the low class'), they are to be happier and more fulfilled. For me, it was so well written, clever, scary and funny that the book became a journey I got to experience along this family waiting for their doomsday. And Shirley constantly teases the reader between doubting and believing that indeed this day will come, which is already interesting by itself.