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bonnie_the_book_lady 's review for:
The Turn of the Screw
by Henry James
My second interaction with this book was to read the physical book for my monthly book club. I do admit it was much more intriguing in print. Therefore, I have added a star. This is a true example of gothic fiction. Very dark with mysterious characters and conundrums of which the reader must draw their own conclusions. The writing style was very verbose which led me to reread many passages. I got the feeling there was some kind of intimate abuse of the little boy, either by the butler or at school. With the children being so fond of their previous caretakers, I could not understand why the "spirits" seemed so dark. I did not infer madness on the part of any of the living characters. I'm still pretty salty about the ending.
First time with this book: This one took me forever even as it was presented as a novella. I listened to it on Libby and kept falling asleep immediately. A governess with a “past” is hired sight unseen to nanny two orphans. They live in their uncle’s gorgeous lakeside estate. Weirdness happens. Is it real? Is there mental illness? Where is this elusive uncle? The ending… no!
First time with this book: This one took me forever even as it was presented as a novella. I listened to it on Libby and kept falling asleep immediately. A governess with a “past” is hired sight unseen to nanny two orphans. They live in their uncle’s gorgeous lakeside estate. Weirdness happens. Is it real? Is there mental illness? Where is this elusive uncle? The ending… no!