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A review by henriediosa
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love Merricat's style of narration and how the two sisters look out for each other. If you're looking for a non-romantic version of a fucked up love story, this is it.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Child death, Death of parent, Murder, and Bullying
Moderate: Chronic illness, Confinement, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Emotional abuse and Child abuse
There is an unreliable narrator who engages in a lot of magical thinking and has her own sense of morality. She's prone to daydreaming and wishing death upon people.