We Have Always Lived in the Castle

[calzephyr77]

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I figure there are two people in this world--those that get Wuthering Heights and those that don't. I say this because if you love Wuthering Heights, you'll probably love We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. Most people are familiar with Jackson's popular short story, "The Lottery". Individuals persecuted by a group

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[gavluvsga]

I read this recently, on a recommendation from Richard and Judy's book club; I really enjoyed it - very sad in places, though.

[calzephyr77]

It is quite sad. One really feels for the way the sisters are tied to the house and their uncle. It took me a while to realize that Constance probably had agoraphobia.