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A review by cakehatwombat
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The cat lives, nothing bad happens to the cat.
One of the things I most appreciate about Shirley Jackson is how she writes characters who are both empathetic and assholes. I think that's a fine line to walk, and she does it well.
This book is a very quick read, definitely something you can wrap up in a day, maybe on the train or something.
One of the things I most appreciate about Shirley Jackson is how she writes characters who are both empathetic and assholes. I think that's a fine line to walk, and she does it well.
This book is a very quick read, definitely something you can wrap up in a day, maybe on the train or something.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death