I finished this book late last night, and had to keep the light on to even think about sleep. The Haunting of Hill House kept me absorbed the whole time. It is written with a sort of dreamlike quality...until the dreams turn to nightmares.Eleanor Vance had never had an adventure in her life before. Or a real friend. Until she received a mysterious letter from Dr. Montague, an anthropologist trying to find evidence of paranormal activity. The letter invites her to stay the summer at Hill House, a strange manor built in the 1800's, to participate in a scientific study of the alleged 'hauntings' there. Dr. Montague's other assistant, Theodora, and Luke, the heir to Hill House, are also staying. Eleanor and Theodora become fast friends. But while the group watches the house, they have no idea that it is also watching them...and waiting to spring it's trap. Hill House was built by a deranged man, and it's history of mysterious deaths and suicides has left it's mark...the house is alive...and insane.
Four will go in, only three will return.
