The House of Dies Drear
Virginia Hamilton's The House of Dies Drear (1968) is a gothic fiction novel. The story is set in Ohio, in the 20th century. Key subjects include underground railroad, african Americans, Underground Railroad and slavery.
Open Library readers give it an average of 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 30 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 34 editions.
It runs to roughly 246 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The House of Dies Drear
A black family tries to unravel the secrets of their new home which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Quick answers
Who wrote The House of Dies Drear?
The House of Dies Drear was written by Virginia Hamilton and first published in 1968.
What genre is The House of Dies Drear?
It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction.
How long is The House of Dies Drear?
The median edition has 246 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The House of Dies Drear?
Readers who like it often enjoy Jamaica Inn, Rebecca and Le fantôme de l'opéra.
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