A review by cpestepp
The Bird's Nest by Shirley Jackson

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

2.5

I thought this book would definitely lean more towards the style/plot of Hangsaman so I was disappointed to see that it just blatantly antagonized someone with a mental illness. 

Jackson is still a killer writer. This one’s just not for me. 
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