I heard a little bit more about this book last year and so was keen to get my hands on it. I was curious about a classic that was also classified in the thriller or horror genre. I tend to be quite grounded, so wasn't sure that this book would completely freak me out. It didn't, but was still a very well written and interesting story. It tells the tale of a governess who goes to care for two children in a fairly remote locale. Eerie events begin to happen soon after her arrival and the reader is left to determine what is actually going on. James definitely leaves room for interpretation. I won't go into too much more detail as to the plot as I don't want to give too much away. I'll close by saying that while I wasn't blown away by this book, it was an interesting read that I don't regret trying.
I should also point out that this was the first book I read on a Kindle, so do wonder if that coloured the experience. I'm keen to try another e-book, so I can sort out whether or not I like reading that format. Not convinced yet!
3/5 Stars
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