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thegreatnoodles 's review for:
We Have Always Lived In The Castle
by Shirley Jackson
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This story made me deeply care for the safety of the protagonist, a character who was a very refreshing portrayal of a disabled adult (likely autistic + intellectually disabled), especially from the 1960s, an era where such disabilities were far less understood, even less so for disabled adult.
Mary’s thoughts were always an interesting read, with how certain seemingly meaningless actions can mean so much to her, and how certain major actions can mean so little.
Mary’s thoughts were always an interesting read, with how certain seemingly meaningless actions can mean so much to her, and how certain major actions can mean so little.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Confinement, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Classism
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Violence, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting