100 Books in 2018

20/ we have always lived in the castle by shirley jackson

read: 08.03.18 - 12.03.18

book: We Have Always Lived In The Castle

author: Shirley Jackson

blurb: Merricat Blackwood lives on the family estate with her sister Constance and her Uncle Julian. Not long ago there were seven Blackwoods—until a fatal dose of arsenic found its way into the sugar bowl one terrible night. Acquitted of the murders, Constance has returned home, where Merricat protects her from the curiosity and hostility of the villagers. Their days pass in happy isolation until cousin Charles appears. Only Merricat can see the danger, and she must act swiftly to keep Constance from his grasp.

review: I loved this book. It took me a while to read seeing as school was making me too tired to see straight, but I loved it.

There was this overwhelming creepy and sinister vibe from the narration that I loved, and there was always that sense that something much darker was at play. The story was crafted beautifully, and I loved all the small details which Merricat observed. While I could guess the general flow of the plot, I still loved the style of writing and enjoyed every page of it. It had such an interesting premise and has made me want to read much more of Jackson's work.

rating: 9/10