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A review by muffinmanreal
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.25
Liked the atmosphere and the characterization. Interesting seeing the dynamics between the characters unfold. If you like books with an unreliable main character/narrator, you might like it.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Violence, Dementia, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse