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Tango
Jan 16, 2013 rated it really liked it
This was not what I expected. This book is as much about the power of suggestion as a ghost story. It will leave you with more questions than answers and will keep you thinking for some time.
Ashley Husemoller
Maybe I've read too many horror novels (no such thing as too many) because I didn't actually find this one scary. I felt a bit "meh" about it. It kind of reminded me of the movie The Others. I may have to re-read sometime and see if I get a better impression. It was good, it just didn't shake the earth...😊 15/1,001 ...more
Cee
Nov 16, 2018 rated it liked it
I am honestly not sure what I just read. Something with children and the world's least confrontational governess? ...more
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Jun 22, 2012 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Nov 01, 2017 rated it liked it
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JennSue
Jun 29, 2015 rated it it was ok
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Jul 22, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Nov 12, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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