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

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

4.0

It’s been a long time since I read a book with such an unreliable narrator. Mary Katherine and her whole family are totally unstable, spooky and weird. I found Mary Katherine to be almost demonic, with really questionable coping habits for her situation. If you like context you might not like this book! 
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