The Haunting Of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
(Penguin Modern Classics, PB, £9.99, out now)
When discussing influential horror books, Shirley Jackson’s excellent, timeless novel marks itself as one of the all-time classic ghost stories by perhaps not truly being a ghost story. More concerned with the incredibly well-realised psyches of its characters and how these are strained by the conditions of the house itself, Jackson’s novel is literary, chilling and complex. Reading Eleanor’s tale can truly be a descent into madness. Often imitated and arguably never bettered, The Haunting of Hill House is an ideal wintry, spooky read. If you’ve never heard of this book, consider yourself rightfully educated and get reading. You will not regret it.
Greg Whelan, Bookseller and award-winning writer
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