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carocaro69's review
5.0
I wish dearly that Shirley Jackson would have lived much longer and been treated much better by her husband. She shits gold and I’m going to read everything she’s ever written. I hope more of her letters surface, or more of her stories. I’d love to learn more about her creative process. It was such a beautiful experience getting to watch her and her children grow through these letters, and the fact that her son created this volume and that she is clearly so loved by him made the sad knowledge that her life would end at the end of this book a little easier. One of the best books I’ve read all year.
danibeliveau's review
5.0
A wonderful glimpse into Shirley's mind across her adult life. Her retellings of ordinary things is where she really shines, and letters to loved ones are the perfect vehicles for describing the mundane.
medialua's review
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Infidelity, Alcohol, Fatphobia, and Mental illness
victoria_readsstuff's review
5.0
Just a few years ago, I read The Haunting of Hill House in a brightly lit cafe and got goosebumps. Needless to say I've been a fan since.
Like many Shirly Jackson's fans, I saw Elizabeth Moss' portrayal of a slightly manic and unhinged author in Hulu's 2020 film "Shirley " (excellent film by the way, please do watch).
So I was pretty pumped to find out my library had this in stock and braced myself for gloom.
Shirley, as always, managed to curb my expectations.
Her letters are witty, charming, and impish. I loved seeing her evolution from lovestruck College girl to spunky grandma.
Her famous agoraphobia does creep in towards the end, as she declares she hasn't left the house in months. There's a level of melancholy as you read the last of her letters, as she's discussing future plans for trips and books .
If you're willing to read 500 letters worth of Shirley, then I highly recommend this.
Like many Shirly Jackson's fans, I saw Elizabeth Moss' portrayal of a slightly manic and unhinged author in Hulu's 2020 film "Shirley " (excellent film by the way, please do watch).
So I was pretty pumped to find out my library had this in stock and braced myself for gloom.
Shirley, as always, managed to curb my expectations.
Her letters are witty, charming, and impish. I loved seeing her evolution from lovestruck College girl to spunky grandma.
Her famous agoraphobia does creep in towards the end, as she declares she hasn't left the house in months. There's a level of melancholy as you read the last of her letters, as she's discussing future plans for trips and books .
If you're willing to read 500 letters worth of Shirley, then I highly recommend this.
claire_84's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
teresareads's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Infidelity
Minor: Antisemitism