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A review by christiek
Raising Demons by Shirley Jackson
3.0
On the whole, this is enjoyable and interesting enough. Moments are hysterical and the whole thing is well written. I definitely enjoyed experiencing this kind of writing from Jackson in contrast with her strange novels (which I also enjoy). It drags in some places, though, enough to reduce the enjoyment of the overall book. The last chapter, too, feels like a Rockwellian addition to record family life for the preservation of the family and of little interest to people outside the family (and people who like sweet Christmas stories just because it’s Christmas).
Also, it’s interesting to read a first-hand narrative of a woman/mother from another era. I like to think Jackson was playing up the extent to which her husband was in charge of the purse and household decisions (she just seems like such a strong-minded person), but what if she’s not? Ick.
Also, it’s interesting to read a first-hand narrative of a woman/mother from another era. I like to think Jackson was playing up the extent to which her husband was in charge of the purse and household decisions (she just seems like such a strong-minded person), but what if she’s not? Ick.