The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Haunting of Hill House
Book Review: It was very, very good!!! Two Thumbs Way Up!
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought that The Haunting of Hill House was very good. I was intrigued by the characters, as well as the house. It wasn't as scary as I had hoped it would have been, but the book draws you into the story so well, that despite its lack of scariness, it rewards the reader with a very good story, with excellent character development.Book Review: The Haunting?
Summary: 5 Stars
The books true title is The Haunting of Hill House, and is a classic of horror fiction. Its a shame Dreamworks chose to change the title to match that of its absolutly terrible film version just released. For those who don't know, there is very little simularity between Shirley Jacksons greatest novel , and the godawfull new film. The book is a study in pychological horror and deals with the gradual breakdown of "Nell", under the effect of the entity(or not) of Hill House. Read this book and save your $8.00! After reading this book if you still want to see a filmed version, find Robert Wise's 1963 "the Haunting" which stays much closer to the novel and is pretty scary. But, read the novel first!Book Review: Great Book!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Two thumbs way up!! Great Holiday fun!!!!Book Review: a real thriller
Summary: 4 Stars
don't see the movie (remake)...it's horrible and does not do the book justice...(there aren't many movies that do)read the book...then see the original movie, a real black and white thriller...they just don't make them like they used to....don't blame Jackson...she's an incredible story teller!Book Review: It's incredible!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is an incredibly written story. I watched the movie after reading the book--- the movie is NOTHING compared to the well-worded, suspenseful novel. This is a spellbinding read for anyone who dares to try it... but you might want to sleep with the light on... I know I did. I kept imagining statues coming to life or hands coming out of the walls to grab me. It's terrifying!