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

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

Good mystery, creepy vibes and Shirley Jackson has a real talent for writing about ostracization. Writes a good hateworthy character. Love the descriptions of the house and Uncle Julian's character, and the cryptic whims and cautions of Merricat.