A review by uchihas
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Absolutely not scary in the traditional sense but it was genuinely such a good read. I did expect more ~horror~ but it wasn’t at all disappointing. The characters were delightful honestly and the dialogue was great. Amazingly solid story all around. They don’t write ‘em like this anymore. 😩