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We Have Always Lived in the Castle
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Too bad the introduction gave so much away... hate when a book ceases to surprise! That said it was a disturbing story. I likened it to a prequel of "Whatever happened to Baby Jane." But did I like it you ask? No, not particularly, but that may have been part of the point!
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July 8, 2011
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thriller-horror
July 8, 2011
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October 21, 2011
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book-club
October 22, 2011
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October 22, 2011
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Jun 30, 2019 11:45AM
A good, honest review Heidi ......... it’s on my list and I’m interested to see how I feel about this one :)
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Ah, dang it, Heidi! This is one of my favorite books. I can't stand it when "Introductions" give away plot, either. It just doesn't make sense. I've become wary of all of them!
I've been meaning to read this for awhile, but I'm afraid it will be too scary (I'm a wimp)! How high is it on the spooky scale?
Not high by today’s standards...
Julie— I wanted to love it but alas, not so.
Heidi,I can't remember if you've read The Haunting of Hill House, but, if you haven't, it's different enough that it may work for you. Or. . . her short story, "The Lottery." It's brilliant.
I read it in 8th grade and really liked it.
Julie— I’ve read her other stories. The Lottery remains her best— or should I say, her scariest!!
The Lottery is brilliant. I'm sorry this one didn't work for you AND that there were spoiler alerts in the dang Introduction!
