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We Have Always Lived in the Castle

Shirley Jackson
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We Have Always Lived in the Castle

Shirley Jackson
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Her greatest book ... at once whimsical and harrowing, a miniaturist's charmingly detailed fantasy sketched inside a mausoleum ... the deeper we sink, the deeper we want to go.—Donna Tartt

The world of Shirley Jackson is eerie and unforgettable ... She is a true master.—A. M. Homes

A masterpiece of Gothic suspense.—Joyce Carol Oates

If you haven't read We Have Always Lived in the Castle ... you have missed out on something marvellous.—Neil Gaiman

Overall rating: 4.408163 / 5 from 49 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

We Have Always Lived In The Castle by Shirley Jackson is a classic gothic novel highly recommended for its vivid characters and mysterious story. Readers appreciate its engaging and disturbing elements, making it a standout in the Penguin Vitae series.

Summary topics

  • Authorship: 18%
  • Readability: 33%
  • Character Development: 8%
  • Book Quality: 25%
  • Novel Genre: 15%

Review topics: ["read","story","book","vibes"].

Review highlights

  • "The book itself is lovely, and the story is wonderfully dark and intriguing." — Massimo
  • "Good book with an unreliable narrator, great imagery, and a creepy vibe." — Faryal
  • "I'd highly recommend reading this if you're into strange disorienting stories." — Maddy. C.

Reviews

Perfection

"One of my favourite reads from this year! Incredibly atmospheric and memorable. Highly recommend this as a starting point to Shirley Jackson!"

— Nisan (5/5)

Gothic

"Unsettling gothic vibes - perfect for spooky season. Such a beautiful edition too."

— Dlewis (5/5)

Great short read

"Decent book. Got on a recommendation and it was a good short read. Nothing crazy but I enjoyed it."

— Chey (3/5)

Loved it

"Love this edition so much, it’s perfect. The story was great! I really enjoyed it. Shirley Jackson is an underrated horror writer, check her out"

— Sarah (4/5)

Strangely disorienting story

"It took me about 50 or so pages to get used to the writing and feel of this book, for it's the weirdest I've ever read. At first, it bothered me how much our main characters seemed to be repeating themselves and how they were behaving. . . but it does make sense given the trauma they went through and the fact that we're seeing the world through Mary's perspective. It was very disorienting at first but once I got over that hump I thoroughly enjoyed the story. By the end, it left me with unanswered questions. I love stories that stick with you, that make you want to go down rabbit holes of people's theories. No doubt I'll enjoy this story even more on a reread. I'd highly recommend reading this if you're into strange disorienting stories."

— Maddy. C. (4/5)

Yes good book

"Pretty good I liked it and I'm just getting into horror and thriller"

— Allie (5/5)

Lovely surprise

"I picked up this book without really knowing what it’s about and have heard nothing of it from others. While it’s a bit challenging to read due to how old the book is, I found myself analyzing the story and characters long after I finished reading. I’d love to re-read it again sometime soon. Plus the gothic cover suits the themes perfectly."

— Alex C. (5/5)

Surreal.

"A very strange story about two sisters and a family tragedy. I had guessed the reveal before getting to the climax of the story but I still found the building of the story to that point highly engrossing. Well worth the read."

— Peter (5/5)

Must Read

"Love this edition. The book itself is lovely, and the story is wonderfully dark and intriguing. First time reading a Shirley Jackson novel, didn't disappoint."

— Massimo (5/5)

Shirley Jackson rules!

"This book was amazing. I still prefer The Haunting of Hill House over this one, but it was still a great book. I definitely plan to read more by Shirley Jackson."

— Sparky (5/5)

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  • Published date: Jul 23, 2024
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 176
  • Publisher: Penguin Uk
  • ISBN: 9780241685044
  • Dimensions: 5.12" W x 0.44" L x 7.8" H
Shirley Jackson was born in California in 1916. When her short story, 'The Lottery', was first published in the New Yorker in 1948, readers were so horrified they sent her hate mail; it has since become one of the most iconic American stories of all time. Her first novel, The Road Through the Wall, was published in the same year and was followed by Hangsaman, The Bird's Nest, The Sundial, The Haunting of Hill House and We Have Always Lived in the Castle, widely seen as her masterpiece. In addition to her dark, brilliant novels, she wrote lightly fictionalized magazine pieces about family life with her four children and her husband, the critic Stanley Edgar Hyman. Shirley Jackson died in 1965.

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