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A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
The Bird's Nest by Shirley Jackson
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
My first Shirley Jackson novel!
And I don't know what to think...
People have been saying this isn't her best work so I'll probably still continue reading her works.
This was, whatever said and done, quite interesting. It's well, not an inaccurate portrayal of multiple personality disorder and it was fascinating to see the confusion and chaos that arose from Elizabeth and her personalities. There were parts where I was quite hooked and yet there were points where the writing seemed to drag unbearably. I also didn't care for either the doctor or the aunt very much though I did get quite fond of the personalities. So overall this was a mixed bag for me.
And I don't know what to think...
People have been saying this isn't her best work so I'll probably still continue reading her works.
This was, whatever said and done, quite interesting. It's well, not an inaccurate portrayal of multiple personality disorder and it was fascinating to see the confusion and chaos that arose from Elizabeth and her personalities. There were parts where I was quite hooked and yet there were points where the writing seemed to drag unbearably. I also didn't care for either the doctor or the aunt very much though I did get quite fond of the personalities. So overall this was a mixed bag for me.