A review by thereadingchallengechallenge
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This is still my favourite book. It's the kind of haunting that is enchanting, that you can't turn away from, that you piece together more of with each reread. I never tire of how gentle all of the characters are and how that makes what happens all the more sad. Brilliant, as always.