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Horror · DarkTwo sisters, a village and a poisoning
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
See it on Amazon1962Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Merricat Blackwood lives with her sister and uncle in a large house, shunned by the village after the family was poisoned. Jackson’s last novel is a strange, darkly comic portrait of isolation.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy gothic tales and ghost stories, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Gothic · Isolation · Family
Screen adaptation
We Have Always Lived in the Castle (2018)
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About the author
Shirley Jackson2 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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