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Originally Posted by Gazella20
I started this one about two months ago but I never finished it. I read up to the chapter 'In the Nursery' (60%) and I stopped. I had only three chapters left. Nothing happens in the book! I felt like there wasn't development in the story to keep my attention. I still have the chapter bookmarked so maybe I'll go back and force myself into reading the last three chapters.
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For me, it's the atmospheric writing (as well as the creepiness). Also, for some reason, it reminded me of Arthur Machen, in that the writing is very mannered.
The book is about 30 years old and I think it has been (or will be?) made into a film.
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