This House is Haunted
by John Boyne
Taste attributes: horrormonster/alien/supernaturalhistoricaldramaunsavouryimaginarysimplelinearenclosedrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seemstroubled leads
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, dark horror novel, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.0 / 5
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About This Book
1867. Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall on a dark and chilling night. As she makes her way across the station platform, a pair of invisible hands push her from behind into the path of an approaching train. She is only saved by the vigilance of a passing doctor.
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- Author
- John Boyne
- Published
- 2013
- Pages
- 298
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- Open Library
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