
They are making a movie of this book which is coming out next year. I don't want to put any spoilers in this but there are two young women that live with their disabled uncle in a big rambling mansion. They don't get many visitors. One reason is that you might be taking your life in your hands even in the simple act of eating a snack. You know, I'd take that risk. How do you know those rum cakes aren't poisoned? Me with mouth full: Mgoota die smoometimme! This is a fun/scary small Gothic novel with subtle social commentary subtexts--read it. I might actually go to the movie as it has Crispin Glover in it. What a weirdo! Love it.
It's not really cold this Halloween so this is fall-like drink sounds refreshing: Hard Cider Sangria: combine in pitcher one cup thinly sliced apples, one navel orange, quartered and thinly sliced, one cup chilled apple juice, two tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 cup apple brandy. Just before serving add a 22 ounce bottle of hard apple cider. Serve in tall glasses over ice.
My favorite Shirley Jackson novel is THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE—a lovely, creepy storyline which leaves you wondering whether the events are real or all in Eleanor's head. The first movie of it is fairly good, also, with a lot of the psychological overtones. The remake sucked, making it into your standard horror movie with absolutely no subtlety.
ReplyDeleteI'll put it on my list.
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