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This horror shares a claustrophobic and disturbing tone that will resonate with The Haunting of Hill House fans.
10 Best Books Like The Haunting of Hill House
If you loved The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Haunting of Hill House are:
- 1The Shining by Stephen King0
- 2The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty0
- 3Later by Stephen King0
- 4Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix4.1
- 5Pet Sematary: A Novel by Stephen King4.6
- 6Carrie by Stephen King4.5
- 7Billy Summers by Stephen King0
- 8Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia0
- 9It: A Novel by Stephen King4.7
- 10It by Stephen King0
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When Eleanor Vance joins a paranormal investigation at the notorious Hill House, she becomes increasingly isolated and unhinged as the house seems to call to her with malevolent intent
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This horror shares a deeply unsettling tone that will resonate with The Haunting of Hill House fans.
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This horror shares a unsettling but grounded tone that will resonate with The Haunting of Hill House fans.
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This horror shares a tragic and explosive tone that will resonate with The Haunting of Hill House fans.
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This horror shares a traumatic yet triumphant tone that will resonate with The Haunting of Hill House fans.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Haunting of Hill House
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shining | Stephen King | 0 | 1980 | — | Closest match |
| The Exorcist | William Peter Blatty | 0 | 1994 | — | Similar vibes |
| Later | Stephen King | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Horrorstör | Grady Hendrix | 4.1 | 2014 | 248 | Similar vibes |
| Pet Sematary: A Novel | Stephen King | 4.6 | 2017 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| Carrie | Stephen King | 4.5 | 2000 | 208 | Similar vibes |
| Billy Summers | Stephen King | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Mexican Gothic | Silvia Moreno-Garcia | 0 | 2020 | — | Similar vibes |
| It: A Novel | Stephen King | 4.7 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| It | Stephen King | 0 | 1987 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Haunting of Hill House?
The most similar books to The Haunting of Hill House are The Shining, The Exorcist, Later.
What should I read after The Haunting of Hill House?
After finishing The Haunting of Hill House, readers most commonly pick up The Shining next.
Who writes books like Shirley Jackson?
Authors similar to Shirley Jackson include Stephen King, Mary Shelley, William Peter Blatty, Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
What genre is The Haunting of Hill House?
The Haunting of Hill House is a Horror novel by Shirley Jackson, published in 2006. It features elements of Haunted House, Psychological Horror, Unreliable Narrator.
How long is The Haunting of Hill House?
The Haunting of Hill House varies in length depending on edition.
About The Haunting of Hill House
When Eleanor Vance joins a paranormal investigation at the notorious Hill House, she becomes increasingly isolated and unhinged as the house seems to call to her with malevolent intent. Jackson creates the definitive haunted house story that explores psychological terror through ambiguous supernatural events and unreliable narration. Widely considered one of the greatest horror novels ever written and inspiration for multiple adaptations, this masterpiece examines themes of isolation, belonging, and mental illness while pioneering psychological horror that leaves readers questioning what's real and what's madness, proving that the most terrifying haunted houses are often reflections of the characters' inner torment.