Review:

'the Turn Of The Screw'

overall review score: 4.2
score is between 0 and 5
The Turn of the Screw is a novella by Henry James, originally published in 1898. It is a psychological thriller that follows a governess who becomes convinced that the children she is tasked with caring for are being haunted by malevolent spirits.

Key Features

  • Psychological suspense
  • Supernatural elements
  • Complex characters
  • Ambiguous narrative

Pros

  • Engrossing and suspenseful plot
  • Ambiguous and thought-provoking ending
  • Well-developed characters

Cons

  • Can be difficult to follow due to its complex narrative structure

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Last updated: Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 09:09:50 PM UTC