We Have Always Lived in the Castle

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Gothic suspense in a whimsically dark family saga.

If your reading tastes include a mix of the macabre with a dose of dark humor, "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" is a remarkable pick. Shirley Jackson deftly crafts an atmosphere that is both oddly charming and unsettlingly eerie. Merricat's unique voice will draw you into this tale of isolation, family mystery, and subtle horror. The book's masterful blend of Gothic elements and psychological intrigue make it hard to put down.

  • Tähtifantasia Award Nominee (2019)
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We Have Always Lived in the Castle

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ISBN: 9780141191454
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2009-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Classics, Gothic
Goodreads rating: 3.93
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Living in the Blackwood family home with only her sister Constance and her Uncle Julian for company, Merricat just wants to preserve their delicate way of life. But ever since Constance was acquitted of murdering the rest of the family, the world isn't leaving the Blackwoods alone. And when Cousin Charles arrives, armed with overtures of friendship and a desperate need to get into the safe, Merricat must do everything in her power to protect the remaining family. In her final, greatest novel, Shirley Jackson draws us into a dark, unsettling world of family rivalries, suspense and exquisite black comedy.
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Gothic suspense in a whimsically dark family saga.

If your reading tastes include a mix of the macabre with a dose of dark humor, "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" is a remarkable pick. Shirley Jackson deftly crafts an atmosphere that is both oddly charming and unsettlingly eerie. Merricat's unique voice will draw you into this tale of isolation, family mystery, and subtle horror. The book's masterful blend of Gothic elements and psychological intrigue make it hard to put down.

  • Tähtifantasia Award Nominee (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.