tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post4923668054638733792..comments2023-09-10T16:48:15.803+01:00Comments on Paperback Reader: We Have Always Lived in the CastlePaperback Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-35475739114556167462009-11-03T09:25:52.701+00:002009-11-03T09:25:52.701+00:00Thomas, I sent the reading instructions telepathic...Thomas, I sent the reading instructions telepathically. I hate having a book spoiled.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-81324846537829444152009-11-03T02:18:45.895+00:002009-11-03T02:18:45.895+00:00I am so glad I took your advice and didn't rea...I am so glad I took your advice and didn't read the blurb on the back of the book. But since this is first I have read your review of this book, I must have been channeling you.Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-3679526368304031092009-10-11T09:32:06.102+01:002009-10-11T09:32:06.102+01:00Hi Heather, thanks for commenting. This was defin...Hi Heather, thanks for commenting. This was definitely a great book and I really enjoyed it, despite the uneasiness. It is subtly crafted and one that is deserving of more accolades.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-61050438368260227362009-10-11T04:14:07.364+01:002009-10-11T04:14:07.364+01:00I thought this book was pretty awesome, and your r...I thought this book was pretty awesome, and your review was great too! I agree that "uneasy" is the best way to describe how the book made me feel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-21414993204527621932009-10-09T21:35:59.909+01:002009-10-09T21:35:59.909+01:00It is very good, anothercookie, and shamefully unk...It is very good, anothercookie, and shamefully unknown here in the UK.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-79541735785435824922009-10-09T21:30:46.709+01:002009-10-09T21:30:46.709+01:00Love the title, and although I've never heard ...Love the title, and although I've never heard of the book, it sounds fantastic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-62142522301933082852009-10-09T16:41:45.371+01:002009-10-09T16:41:45.371+01:00Rebecca, this is certainly less disturbing and hor...Rebecca, this is certainly less disturbing and horrific that "The Lottery" but has subtle similarities in the cruelty of the villagers. After reading "The Lottery" I was on tenterhooks expecting something truly horrible occurring (like Merricat's cat, Jonas being killed! Luckily nothing like that happened).<br /><br />Cath, intense is definitely an adjective that best summarises it. I'm looking forward to reading what you think of her other stories and I will succumb to the temptation of buying the Penguin volume at some point.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-61465799702284543362009-10-09T15:54:07.139+01:002009-10-09T15:54:07.139+01:00You captured the essence of this book perfectly. I...You captured the essence of this book perfectly. It's a one-off and that's for certain. Not quite as shocking as The Lottery but more intense perhaps. I need to find The Haunting of Hill House now, but in the meantime have a volume of her short stories on my library pile.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-777857832498870612009-10-09T13:53:21.601+01:002009-10-09T13:53:21.601+01:00Maybe someday I'll be able to handle such susp...Maybe someday I'll be able to handle such suspense, but I am not sure I can handle Shirley Jackson. The Lottery disturbs me.Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-73960126958916779912009-10-09T09:42:33.136+01:002009-10-09T09:42:33.136+01:00softdrink, I learned about Jackson's agoraphob...softdrink, I learned about Jackson's agoraphobia through the afterword in this edition written by Joyce Carol Oates; this was her last novel and by all accounts the last years of her life were reclusive and she was riddled with bad health.<br /><br />Kailana, my library didn't have it either, which was why I was so relieved when Penguin reissued it. Shirley Jackson's books should be readily available.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-84250091953911342442009-10-09T03:16:47.984+01:002009-10-09T03:16:47.984+01:00I really want to read this, but the library doesn&...I really want to read this, but the library doesn't have it! That shocked me, to be truthful...Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-34294259999099235212009-10-08T23:53:50.098+01:002009-10-08T23:53:50.098+01:00Great review! I love this book, and agree that th...Great review! I love this book, and agree that the less you know the better the reading experience. And I didn't know Jackson was agoraphobic...that puts an interesting spin on things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-56065806208454841882009-10-08T22:28:40.269+01:002009-10-08T22:28:40.269+01:00Annabel, I have seen the US cover and it is very e...Annabel, I have seen the US cover and it is very evocative; I find this Penguin one in comparison to be a little dull albeit a good combination of sinister and innocent.<br /><br />Tracey, as is mine! I highly recommend this as a great book to while away a rainy afternoon.<br /><br />Vivienne, isn't it?! It is possibly one of my favourite titles that I've come across in a long, long while; it is evocative of mystery and suspense.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-42477335158042974892009-10-08T20:33:17.799+01:002009-10-08T20:33:17.799+01:00I think just the title alone is just fabulous.I think just the title alone is just fabulous.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-49981976558693253272009-10-08T19:29:05.179+01:002009-10-08T19:29:05.179+01:00This sounds wonderfully creepy - and the 146 pages...This sounds wonderfully creepy - and the 146 pages great for a lazy cold afternoon of reading. I'm tempted - my pool for this challenge is out of control!Traceyhttp://giraffeelizabeth.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-7683935008182655332009-10-08T18:51:05.223+01:002009-10-08T18:51:05.223+01:00I read this last year and really enjoyed it - very...I read this last year and really enjoyed it - very claustrophobic indeed. <br /><br />I found a deluxe penguin edition from the USA and it has a rather spendid wrap around cover with Merricat and her sister on the front, and all the townspeople on the back in white on black - very evocative.Annabel Gaskellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210341270502698508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-32346203881410735982009-10-08T16:09:50.572+01:002009-10-08T16:09:50.572+01:00Darlene, it is definitely one to look out for and,...Darlene, it is definitely one to look out for and, if you haven't done so already, I recommend reading "The Lottery" - it's perfect for R.I.P. IV.<br /><br />Simon, it is definitely more Gothic than horror and I thoroughly enjoyed it and its unsettling nature. This is definitely deserving of a place on your list. <br /><br />Molly, I hope you enjoy it! It was raining here at the weekend and was the perfect weather for reading it. I'm looking forward to your review of The Haunting of Hill House; I bought copies of them both at the same time and looking forward to reading it soon.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-62871770614662189632009-10-08T14:24:57.520+01:002009-10-08T14:24:57.520+01:00OH - you have really enticed me to start reading t...OH - you have really enticed me to start reading this book this afternoon!<br /><br />I picked it up at the same time I brought home The Haunting of Hill House from my local library. I read the latter book last weekend and will post my review shortly. This one sounds just perfect for the cold, rainy weather we are supposed to experience all day.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-21600010921789652532009-10-08T14:21:13.776+01:002009-10-08T14:21:13.776+01:00As you know, I love this book, so clever. More Go...As you know, I love this book, so clever. More Gothic than horror, for those who can't stand horror (like me), but definitely suspenseful and unsettling.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-59134166961251580092009-10-08T13:37:35.848+01:002009-10-08T13:37:35.848+01:00You've really intrigued me with your review, t...You've really intrigued me with your review, this is one to look for. This would have been just the sort of book I would have devoured as a young teen, I adored all things spooky.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-74336100266826490222009-10-08T12:48:06.684+01:002009-10-08T12:48:06.684+01:00Verity, it would be perfect for Hallowe'en and...Verity, it would be perfect for Hallowe'en and is a very quick read (for normal paced readers but especially for you!) I wouldn't have known about it if it wasn't for bloggers and came across it during last year's RIP challenge (before I was blogging myself). Jackson is relatively unknown here in the UK, which is unfortunate; hopefully the new Penguin editions of her works will raise her profile as they are most definitely modern classics.<br /><br />Simon, bookshops or second-hand ones? Bless Amazon in times like these! Definitely a must-read.<br /><br />JoAnn, at least you are loving The Woman in White and I'm sure you'll fit this in at some point during the season. This isn't as gut-wrenching horrific as "The Lottery" but definitely disturbing and even insidious.<br /><br />Nymeth, I found it very close and even suffocating to read; the self-imposed imprisonment in the home is very well-realised. <br />I am so annoyed at Penguin spoiling the first revelation as the suspense is lost.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-5181673130258300552009-10-08T12:35:55.252+01:002009-10-08T12:35:55.252+01:00Claustrophobic is indeed an apt description! And t...Claustrophobic is indeed an apt description! And that's too bad that the back cover synopsis gives too much away :/ I hate it when that happens, and it's especially sad for readers to have a book like this spoiled for them.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-56277187507655289362009-10-08T12:25:52.599+01:002009-10-08T12:25:52.599+01:00There's copy of this book at the top of my tbr...There's copy of this book at the top of my tbr pile, so I just skimmed your post... but I did catch that it gave you the same uneasy feeling as "The Lottery". Now I can't wait! Unfortunately, I haven't had much reading time at all these past two weeks and am *still* reading The Woman in White (loving it!).JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-52634301235773862262009-10-08T11:55:15.185+01:002009-10-08T11:55:15.185+01:00I have just ordered this off Amazon, I have been i...I have just ordered this off Amazon, I have been in sooo many bookshops over the last week (since seeing yuo and Simon T) and not found a copy in any of them! A must read for me and a fab review by you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837109525874407713.post-2959283314651965362009-10-08T10:21:09.643+01:002009-10-08T10:21:09.643+01:00This sounds really good; I wouldn't have come ...This sounds really good; I wouldn't have come across it without you and Simon talking about it. I might read it around Halloween for a spooky sort of read.verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.com