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Book Review of The Bird's Nest

The Bird's Nest
The Bird's Nest
Author: Shirley Jackson
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Like The Three Faces of Eve and Sybil, The Bird's Nest is about the many hidden personalities in the mind of a young woman. Unlike those stories, which are told from the perspective of the therapist who discovers the condition of the patient, this one is told from the perspective of the many characters who people the book, not only the personalities themselves, but including the treating doctor and the aunt. How the personalities force the girl to behave, think and act while they are "in charge" makes for very fascinating reading. A fast and excellent read - very good, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.