Why people recommend it
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters is a gothic ghost story set in a crumbling English estate shortly after the Second World War, examining class decline and psychological haunting. When discussing spooky book recommendations on an episode of The Book Review titled Happy Halloween: Scary Book Recommendations, aired on July 18, 2024, Tina Jordan offered the novel as a prime recommendation for readers seeking traditional atmospheric chills. Tina Jordan explained that the book steers the conversation straight back into the gothic tradition, observing that the novel contains every single classic ingredient of the genre. She detailed the specific setting of the story, pointing out that it takes place inside a moldering Georgian manor situated on the English Moors. Additionally, Tina Jordan mentioned the narrative premise involving a local doctor who has been called to visit the manor, establishing the eerie mood of the book. Through this discussion, the podcast emphasized the novel's strong connection to classic gothic tropes, making it an appealing choice for listeners looking for traditional haunted house narratives.
Who recommended it
- Tina Jordan Recommended
Tina Jordan — 1 mention
“one more recommendation I'm going to go with the little Stranger by Sarah Waters which is going to Veer straight back to the gothic all the ingredients of the gothic are here this takes place in a moldering Georgian manner on the English Moors where a doctor a local doctor has been called to see a member of the family”