This book was not at all what I expected when we chose it for book club. 
 I've always wanted to read it, as I've read other works by Shirley Jackson and found them to be great. 
 I will say that in keeping with previous works I've read by Jackson, this book is creepy, and a lot of that creepiness comes from reading the thought processes of the main character. It is clear from the first chapter that she doesn't think how most people do, and her thoughts can be somewhat frightening. 
 Charles was one of the creepiest characters to me, with his big white face, and how he always talked to Jonas, the cat, about Mary Katherine and wondering why she is kept around. This does add a very creepy feel to the book. 
 If you are reading this expecting it to be an all-out ghost/horror story, you will be sorely disappointed, but if you go into it knowing you have enjoyed Jackson's other writings, and you enjoy a good story with a somewhat creepy feel, you'll enjoy this.