A review by susana82
O Homem da Forca by Shirley Jackson

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I was hoping I would love this more than I did. I couldn't engage with the character, abd I missed some plot. The story is very much divided between what is happening in reality and what is going on in Natalie's irrational mind. And this girl is mostly living inside her mind, so there is a lot of nonsense and crazy ideas. She lacks social skills, she doesn't care for her family, she is unable to make friends, she is akward. And if things weren't easy at home, they don't improve much at university.
We get to follow her life, but there isn't much happening, as what matters is more psychological.
I couldn't engage much with the story, but as usual, Shirley Jackson writes beautifully and this book is filled with many amazing phrases.