Jen Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I wanted to update that I have just started reading Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House" because I enjoyed "Castle" so much. This is about the 3rd or so book of the Gothic fiction genre that I have ever read- I am excited to be exploring this genre! Lets hope it doesn't scare me too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I wanted to update that I have just started reading Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House" because I enjoyed "Castle" so much. This is about the 3rd or so book of the Gothic fiction genre that I have ever read- I am excited to be exploring this genre! Lets hope it doesn't scare me too much! Hah, let us know how it goes please. I saw the movie many years ago, and it scared me silly! I wonder if that was Hollywood doing it's "thang". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I have really enjoyed reading all of your thoughts on 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' I enjoyed it immensely when I read it, especially Merricat, even though there is something unsettling about her, she is a great character. It may have been mentioned and I am sorry if I have missed it but the book is based on Shirley Jackson's own agoraphobia and nervous conditions, and the sisters are based on her two daughters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I have really enjoyed reading all of your thoughts on 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' I enjoyed it immensely when I read it, especially Merricat, even though there is something unsettling about her, she is a great character. It may have been mentioned and I am sorry if I have missed it but the book is based on Shirley Jackson's own agoraphobia and nervous conditions, and the sisters are based on her two daughters No, I had not realized that, although, given her accuracy of description, and the real heart she put into it I halfway thought it must be from some sort of personal experience. Granted an author can [of course] write about something accurately without experiencing it, this had that extra flavor to my eyes. Thanks for the interesting tidbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 No, I had not realized that, although, given her accuracy of description, and the real heart she put into it I halfway thought it must be from some sort of personal experience. Granted an author can [of course] write about something accurately without experiencing it, this had that extra flavor to my eyes. Thanks for the interesting tidbit. I agree hen and you're welcome pontalba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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