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emberology 's review for:
The Turn of the Screw
by Henry James
The idea last year (2020) was that I would watch all the related movies before posting the review, but I completely forgot the whole thing. I want to make sure I talk about this during October, so here you go.
There's something about James's writing that makes my head spin, but not in a good way. It's frustrating that a book this short requires so much effort, and when you're drowning in commas you don't really care if the dizzying style is purposeful or not.
Another frustrating thing is that I actually like the story when you peel it to its bare bones and wade through all the padding. There are genuinely creepy moments, a pretty unsettling aspect about a certain relationship (that you wish isn't what seems to be implied), and a fantastic ambiguity about the ghosts haunting the house and the governess.
If you want atmosphere, I suggest watching The Innocents (1961). I get goosebumps just thinking about it. It's everything James wished he could have achieved and has an incredible ending. Turn off all the lights, maybe light a candle, and enjoy!
There's something about James's writing that makes my head spin, but not in a good way. It's frustrating that a book this short requires so much effort, and when you're drowning in commas you don't really care if the dizzying style is purposeful or not.
Another frustrating thing is that I actually like the story when you peel it to its bare bones and wade through all the padding. There are genuinely creepy moments, a pretty unsettling aspect about a certain relationship (that you wish isn't what seems to be implied), and a fantastic ambiguity about the ghosts haunting the house and the governess.
If you want atmosphere, I suggest watching The Innocents (1961). I get goosebumps just thinking about it. It's everything James wished he could have achieved and has an incredible ending. Turn off all the lights, maybe light a candle, and enjoy!