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

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This was a little strange, but I enjoyed it. Merricat was an interesting character and the revealing of her little "quirks"
such as her not being allowed to do certain things
were interesting. I've seen it suggested that she has OCD, which is an interesting concept. I've never read a horror or a "classic" with OCD representation. 

This was a very cynical and dark take on humanity, but not necessarily an incorrect one. 
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