Hangsaman

De: Shirley Jackson

Narrado por: Julia Whelan

Shirley Jackson's chilling second novel, based on her own experiences and an actual mysterious disappearance.

Seventeen-year-old Natalie Waite longs to escape home for college. Her father is a domineering and egotistical writer who keeps a tight rein on Natalie and her long-suffering mother. When Natalie finally does get away, however, college life doesn’t bring the happiness she expected. Little by little, Natalie is no longer certain of anything - even where reality ends and her dark imaginings begin. Chilling and suspenseful, Hangsaman is loosely based on the real-life disappearance of a Bennington College sophomore in 1946.

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Reseñas de la Crítica

"[Hangsaman] confirms the belief that Miss Jackson is an exceptional writer." (The London Times)

"No one can question the author's great ability to do the kind of thing she wants to do. This is as disturbing a story as the shorter 'Lottery' was, and in exactly the same way." (San Francisco Chronicle)

Wow is it not a best metaphysical novel no one talked about?

Jackson’s psychological prowess is universally revered. How about Jackson as a meta philosopher?

The narrator is perfectly made for Jackson. This maybe fifth book od Jackson read by her

Julia Whelan’s narration in sweet perfection …

… sorry I can’t say the same thing about the book. What!? I listened to no avail, I Googled an explanation and am still confused. I immediately bought the book because of Whelan; I have 50-plus Whelan-narrated books. There were many five-star reviews. I do believe it was me.

Strange

Was never sure where this story was leading. The ending was quite confusing to me. I think I know what Jackson was trying to say. But disappointed overall.

Perfectly voiced.

This is just a stunning reading of Jackson’s cryptic novel. Simply brilliant. Julia Whelan’s voice is stellar, just right for this novel.

Best audiobook ever.

It’s everything and I love it and I am alone and powerful and not at all afraid.

Great audiobook

This is a good story about a girl feeling alone even in a room full of other girls. Then trying to make friends only to have them turn on you later. I feel like I didn't get to experience the full story because I listened to it, but I do recommend the audiobook for a quick listen.