We Have Always Lived in the Castle

This is my first Shirley Jackson novel and I am genuinely blown away by the story, characters, and narration. As much as I admire Stephen King for his skill, I can see why even he looked up to her as an inspiration. The protagonist, Merricat, reminded me of my younger self in many ways and the suspense built around her character was the main hook of the story for me. I would recommend this short read to everyone. This book is so deep, it definitely holds a mirror up to society even in recent times.