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How do readers interpret the ending? I was expecting something un-nerving like the whole of the book but I was left with a bit of a question mark in my mind.

Hayley

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I'm considering assigning this as an option for an independent reading assignment for a class of high school sophomores (all girls). Does anyone have thoughts on whether this novel would be appropriate and accessible for that age group? Thanks!

Kate Jones Don't do it. Just please don't. I'm an English Lit A Level student myself and we have been studying this novel for the past year, it is torture trying…moreDon't do it. Just please don't. I'm an English Lit A Level student myself and we have been studying this novel for the past year, it is torture trying to revise. Aside from the disparaging length of the text that is mostly irrelevant filler, the pace is unbearably slow and the overt use of commonplace gothic tropes (although admittedly give you something to write about) make it feel so forced and predictable that you want to gouge your eyes out rather than compare this to some of the great authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and Henry James.(less)

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Who did you think "You" was?

Vicki Renee The good doctor

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I recently found out that there is going to be a film adaptation on the novel. Anyone else excited or have some thought about it, that would like to share them?

Chris Howley Yes I went to a private screening and it is an excellent portrayal of the book. It is not just a horror movie it is a drama horror thriller and very w…moreYes I went to a private screening and it is an excellent portrayal of the book. It is not just a horror movie it is a drama horror thriller and very well done. If you enjoyed the book you will love the film.(less)

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When Faraday and Caroline talk about the 'wireless', what do they mean? What sort of appliance is that?

Michael It's the radio. So called because there was no wire or cable needed to receive it…moreIt's the radio. So called because there was no wire or cable needed to receive it(less)

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