A review by missbreathing
The Road Through the Wall by Shirley Jackson

dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Jackson’s debut is a dark and tense look at suburban life. Some of the themes in it would be present in her later, more celebrated works. Though it moves slowly, the ending was unexpected and ominous. This book is further testament to Jackson’s keen eye for the evils in every day life. 
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