Question... has anyone here ever read We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson? Rec it?
There's more than one way to skin a cat. And I happen to know that's factually true.
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Kat - Oct 22, 2012 4:29:39 pm PDT #19966 of 28370
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
sj - Oct 22, 2012 4:30:22 pm PDT #19967 of 28370
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
The October Country. But it's also available as a single storybook illustrated by Dave McKean.
That's the one I have.
DavidS - Oct 22, 2012 4:31:22 pm PDT #19968 of 28370
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Question... has anyone here ever read We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson? Rec it?
I love it! One of my favorites. The narrator character was named one of the 100 most interesting in fiction by...Time Magazine? Anyway, it's a great book.
DebetEsse - Oct 22, 2012 4:33:07 pm PDT #19969 of 28370
Woe to the fucking wicked.
Kat, yes to both.
Strix - Oct 22, 2012 4:34:54 pm PDT #19970 of 28370
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Question... has anyone here ever read We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson? Rec it?
Wholeheartedly, Kat! It's wonderful, in a gothic/psychological way and eminently readable. Definitely worth the read...and many re-reads. I love it.
sj - Oct 22, 2012 4:36:44 pm PDT #19971 of 28370
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Question... has anyone here ever read We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson? Rec it?
I've never read it, but it is been on my list of books I "should" read for a while.
Dana - Oct 22, 2012 4:39:36 pm PDT #19972 of 28370
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
It's a great book and creepy as all fuck.
megan walker - Oct 22, 2012 5:25:38 pm PDT #19973 of 28370
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Question... has anyone here ever read We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson? Rec it?
Yes, I prefer the story of Hill House but the characters of Castle.
Atropa - Oct 22, 2012 5:36:26 pm PDT #19974 of 28370
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Question... has anyone here ever read We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson? Rec it?
It's great. Very atmospheric and subtly creepy.
Yes, I prefer the story of Hill House but the characters of Castle.
I love the story of Hill House, but I can't reread it very often, because it freaks me out every damn time.
Dana - Oct 22, 2012 5:38:03 pm PDT #19975 of 28370
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, Hill House is the one that concerns me. Because, you know, my house might be insane. I'm not so worried about the events of Castle.