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reading_since_10's review against another edition
4.0
This was not a horror story, at least I didn't perceive it that way. There were some creepy moments but I can't say I was even tense reading it, much less scared.
On the other hand, I totally loved the way the book was written, the poetic and playfull dialogs between the characters certainly made for a great atmosphere. Though it looks a bit unrealistic for 4 people that meet for the first time to click so great that they can finish of each others' sentences, over and over again.
The ending left me with a big question mark above my head. I am not sure what to make of it to be honest, but I suppose that was the plan.
On the other hand, I totally loved the way the book was written, the poetic and playfull dialogs between the characters certainly made for a great atmosphere. Though it looks a bit unrealistic for 4 people that meet for the first time to click so great that they can finish of each others' sentences, over and over again.
The ending left me with a big question mark above my head. I am not sure what to make of it to be honest, but I suppose that was the plan.
archipelagophoto's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
doxybite's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jessicacorozco's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
hanland's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book! Shirley Jackson is impeccable at portraying Eleanor’s mental health. She describes everything very well in a fairytale-like manner which is an exciting contrast to her eerie content.
traceturner's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ouchi_ee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
I really enjoyed the book starting in a slow pace, really setting the scene of Hill house and its history. I did predict the ending fairly early on but it didn’t ruin the book for me, it was just the right amount of mysterious and open to interpretation. I love how nell and Theo mirror the story of the sisters who lived in the house originally.
I wonder if it’s all a metaphor for nells mental health? At one point I felt as though she were a patient, and hill house was an asylum, a place she went after her mother’s death broke her beyond repair.
I wonder if it’s all a metaphor for nells mental health? At one point I felt as though she were a patient, and hill house was an asylum, a place she went after her mother’s death broke her beyond repair.
ekellek's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0