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We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

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jasonlowe's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

monkeymouse113's review against another edition

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slow-paced

3.0

laurahappily's review against another edition

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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 against another edition

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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

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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

Content Warnings

bowoa's review against another edition

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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!"