A review by julian7
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I loved the mystery, and the writing itself was beautiful. I really enjoyed Merricat’s narration and her whimsy. I also really liked the fairytale elements like the spell-casting burials and the nursery rhymes. I’m still super confused about the motives of the killer. 🤔 There’s a reddit post with someone talking about how they think it’s because
Merricat was abused by her father
which would explain why
she hates Charles, who reminds her of her father.
Very interesting theory, would link it here if I could. 
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