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A review by leguminosae
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This would be a great one for all the English Class Girlies out there. Much to discuss. Much to consider. Much space between the lines in which to read.
Trigger warnings frankly depend on your interpretation and what you bring to the work, which is unique about this book. I will include possibilities.
The ambiguity is very interesting. James leaves many events to be as innocent or as dark and disturbing as you interpret them.
Trigger warnings frankly depend on your interpretation and what you bring to the work, which is unique about this book. I will include possibilities.
The ambiguity is very interesting. James leaves many events to be as innocent or as dark and disturbing as you interpret them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
Trigger warnings frankly depend on your interpretation and what you bring to the work, which is unique about this book. I will include possibilities.
Most things, excluding a child death are just implied. But depending on your interpretation, are heavily implied.