We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
This novel tells the story of the Blackwood sisters, Merricat and Constance, who live in isolation in their family mansion, following the mysterious death of their parents due to arsenic poisoning. The sisters' lives are disrupted when their estranged cousin, Charles, arrives with intentions of stealing their fortune. The story is a chilling exploration of family secrets, mental illness, and the destructive power of mob mentality.
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- Published
- 1962
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 146-160
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.8)
- Alternate Titles
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- Abbiamo Sempre Vissuto Nel Castello
- Sempre Vivemos No Castelo
- Siempre Hemos Vivido En El Castillo
- Zawsze Mieszkałyśmy W Zamku
- Мы живем в замке
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- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 25th on The 25 Greatest Horror Books Of All Time (Forbes)
- 69th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- 204th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 695th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Horror: Another 100 Best Books (Book)
- Horror Literature: A Core Collection and Reference Guide (Book edited by Marshall B. Tymn)
- The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time (Time)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)