tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136900539811696458.post2062736788888310276..comments2023-10-23T11:47:26.013-05:00Comments on Darlene's Book Nook: #Book #Review: 3/5 stars for The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson @PenguinClassics #ripixDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14093042878501244233noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136900539811696458.post-1655296545235184052015-03-17T23:08:36.457-05:002015-03-17T23:08:36.457-05:00I think that scary in 1959 was likely quite differ...I think that scary in 1959 was likely quite different than what we consider scary today. Society continually becomes more desensitized. Do you think that would apply to this story? I just know watching classic movies like the original Psycho, The Omen, etc aren't nearly as scary now as they were when first released. I am guessing though as I haven't read this book yet. I have been wanting to and will add it to my list. Thanks for the reminder. (Also thrilled to find a fellow Winnipegger :))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136900539811696458.post-64156176169133797562014-10-12T21:44:11.113-05:002014-10-12T21:44:11.113-05:00Bummer it didn't give you chills, but I am gla...Bummer it didn't give you chills, but I am glad the ending made up for it.Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136900539811696458.post-28850411109934984912014-10-10T22:03:23.911-05:002014-10-10T22:03:23.911-05:00A horror book that isn't very scary is kinda d...A horror book that isn't very scary is kinda disappointing, so I can definitely understand your rating, but at least the ending kind of made up for it. Hopefully the movies will have a higher chill factor to them. Have a wonderful weekend, Darlene! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837765255919617324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136900539811696458.post-17949317060778287482014-10-10T19:36:15.650-05:002014-10-10T19:36:15.650-05:00That's what I've heard as well, Denise. I ...That's what I've heard as well, Denise. I heard that the re-make is not true to the original story. I'm looking forward to seeing the original! Thanks for stopping by!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222625207655829945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136900539811696458.post-77296081117076367502014-10-09T17:04:05.571-05:002014-10-09T17:04:05.571-05:00I have seen both films, but have never read the bo...I have seen both films, but have never read the book. I bet the book has so much more. I enjoyed the original film best, but perhaps it was more because it left me with chills that I remember to this day that now would seem campy :) Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us today.Denise Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17743337429214149474noreply@blogger.com