The Turn of the Screw
by Henry James
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.45 out of 5, based on 53.6K reader ratings. First published in 1898. The book spans 121 pages.
About The Turn of the Screw
A very young woman's first job: governess for two weirdly beautiful, strangely distant, oddly silent children, Miles and Flora, at a forlorn estate...An estate haunted by a beckoning evil.Half-seen figures who glare from dark towers and dusty windows- silent, foul phantoms who, day by day, night by night, come closer, ever closer. With growing horror, the helpless governess realizes the fiendish creatures want the children, seeking to corrupt their bodies, possess their minds, own their souls...But worse-much worse- the governess discovers that Miles and Flora have no terror of the lurking evil.For they want the walking dead as badly as the dead want them.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Henry James |
| Published | 1898 |
| Pages | 121 |
| Genres | Classics, Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.45 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 53,644 |
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What genre is The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw is categorized as Classics, Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Turn of the Screw worth reading?
Based on 53.6K reader ratings, The Turn of the Screw has an average score of 3.45 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw has 121 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw was written by Henry James. It was first published in 1898.
What is the ISBN for The Turn of the Screw?
The ISBN-13 for The Turn of the Screw is 9780140620610.0.
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