A review by amsswim
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Doing a Fall book challenge and this was my starting read. Watched the Netflix show on Netflix and loved it, but I knew this and the show were different. It's almost as if the show is an alternate universe to the original story. This original story is also very good! Quick read, the plot movies decently fast on top of that. The environment is very unsettling from start to finish. Characterization is top tier and pairs with a steady flow of things getting worse. WOuld recommend if you are looking for a spooky read, I think this would be good for someone looking for a classic horror as well. Let me know if you do read it!
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