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The Haunting of Hill House

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Horror Classics Fiction Mystery & Thriller Fantasy

by Shirley Jackson, Laura Miller

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3.89 (55.4K ratings)
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description 182 pages

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, Laura Miller holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 55.4K reader ratings. First published in 1959. The book spans 182 pages.

About The Haunting of Hill House

It is the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a "haunting"; Theodora, the lighthearted assistant; Eleanor, a friendless, fragile young woman well acquainted with poltergeists; and Luke, the future heir of Hill House. At first, their stay seems destined to be merely a spooky encounter with inexplicable phenomena. But Hill House is gathering its powers—and soon it will choose one of them to make its own.

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Author Shirley Jackson, Laura Miller
Published 1959
Pages 182
Genres Horror, Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy
Average Rating 3.89 / 5.00
Total Ratings 55,367

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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55.4K ratings
With a rating of 3.89, The Haunting of Hill House is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.96, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.89
This Book
3.96
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Haunting of Hill House?

The Haunting of Hill House is categorized as Horror, Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Haunting of Hill House worth reading?

Based on 55.4K reader ratings, The Haunting of Hill House has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Haunting of Hill House?

The Haunting of Hill House has 182 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Haunting of Hill House?

The Haunting of Hill House was written by Shirley Jackson, Laura Miller. It was first published in 1959.

What is the ISBN for The Haunting of Hill House?

The ISBN-13 for The Haunting of Hill House is 9780143039980.0.

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