The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson · 1959 · Best quiet horror
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Our take
Read it if you like horror that never explains everything. Skip it if you want action.
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The standard for horror that is never quite explained. Short, beautifully written, and for readers who prefer dread that creeps.
What works
- + Exquisite prose
- + Short
What doesn’t
- – Slow by modern standards