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Shirley Jackson
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Number of Pages
272
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a psychological gothic fiction that probes the fragile line between sanity and perception. The central theme is identity under pressure and the ways the mind can fracture. The intended reader is adults who enjoy literary horror and quietly unnerving tales. The emotional tone is unsettling, intimate, and thought-provoking, with a creeping sense of dread.
The story unfolds through a close, character-driven narrative with spare, precise prose that foregrounds inner life and moral tension. It invites readers to witness a perilous mental struggle, exploring how memory and perception can blur into something uncanny. The reading experience is intimate and immersive, relying on careful narration rather than spectacle, and it rewards patient, reflective readers.
As the tension deepens, the text invites readers to track how reality can seem to shift, encouraging attentive rereading and personal interpretation. Expect a steady rhythm, atmospheric detail, and a sense of creeping dread that stays with you, long after the final line. The work uses a classical, minimalist style to heighten psychological impact, making the themes of identity, fear, and resilience feel immediate and relevant.
Readers finish with a heightened appreciation for how fear shapes perception, a lingering sense of mystery, and a renewed interest in quiet horror and literary suspense. This experience invites empathy, curiosity, and a deeper engagement with psychological fiction, leaving a lasting impression of eerie, thought-provoking wonder.
Product Details
Author
Shirley Jackson
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
272
Language
English
SKU
9780141391946
ISBN
9780141391946
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1.5x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 499
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โน 24 Off