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WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE
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"We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson is a chilling and atmospheric tale of mystery, isolation, and the dark secrets that lurk within a seemingly idyllic family home. Set in a secluded village, the novel follows the lives of the Blackwood sisters, Merricat and Constance, who live with their uncle Julian in the family's sprawling mansion.
The Blackwood family has been ostracized by the villagers following a tragic event that left most of the family dead. Merricat, the younger sister, is fiercely protective of her sister Constance, who was accused but acquitted of poisoning their family members. Together, they lead a reclusive and eccentric existence, relying on rituals and superstitions to maintain their fragile sense of security.
Their secluded world is disrupted when a distant cousin, Charles, arrives with plans to claim the family's inheritance. As tensions rise and suspicions mount, Merricat becomes increasingly desperate to protect her sister and their home from outside intruders.
Narrated by Merricat with her eerie and unreliable voice, "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" is a haunting exploration of madness, guilt, and the destructive power of secrets. Shirley Jackson's masterful prose and atmospheric storytelling create a sense of dread and unease that lingers long after the final page, cementing the novel as a timeless classic of psychological suspense.
The Blackwood family has been ostracized by the villagers following a tragic event that left most of the family dead. Merricat, the younger sister, is fiercely protective of her sister Constance, who was accused but acquitted of poisoning their family members. Together, they lead a reclusive and eccentric existence, relying on rituals and superstitions to maintain their fragile sense of security.
Their secluded world is disrupted when a distant cousin, Charles, arrives with plans to claim the family's inheritance. As tensions rise and suspicions mount, Merricat becomes increasingly desperate to protect her sister and their home from outside intruders.
Narrated by Merricat with her eerie and unreliable voice, "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" is a haunting exploration of madness, guilt, and the destructive power of secrets. Shirley Jackson's masterful prose and atmospheric storytelling create a sense of dread and unease that lingers long after the final page, cementing the novel as a timeless classic of psychological suspense.
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“A classic ! Good story and such good descriptive writing ! Really intense and anxiety ridden story and scary - really makes you question why people are the way they are !”philosophia
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“Soooooo good!!!! DO NOT! look up the ending
The plot twist is the whole book”Hannah Morris
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