Reviews

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

laurahappily's review against another edition

5.0

This book became an instant classic and favorite of mine. The writing is so strange and wonderful. While the end isn't a sudden twist exactly, it is a slow revelation throughout the novel that fascinated and horrifies. Merricat is a girl I keep with me in my heart.

setetres's review

dark mysterious tense medium-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

2.75

akapaldo's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Death

bowoa's review against another edition

3.5

"Merricat, said Connie, would you like a cup of tea?
Oh no, said Merricat, you’ll poison me.
Merricat, said Connie, would you like to go to sleep?
Down in the boneyard ten feet deep!"

mak99's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-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

4.0

fsantoriello's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

olivianorbergs's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

frannieman's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.25

jess_gilbert's review against another edition

dark mysterious

• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

I didn't like the writing at all and it was easy to know who poisoned the family from the very beginning. i read it quickly just so I could be done.

elicia's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0