Halloween Countdown 2017, Day 15

[eldritchhobbit]

They built it out of stone—dark gray stone, pried loose from the unforgiving mountains. It was a house for those who could not take care of themselves, for those who heard voices, who had strange thoughts and did strange things. The house was meant to keep them in. Once they came, they never left. 
- Madeleine Roux, Asylum    

This stunning photo is Asylum by MadUnTwoSwords.



“If someone tells you you’re crazy enough times, eventually it becomes true. It’s that old psychiatrist’s joke: insanity’s all in your head.”
― Madeleine Roux, Asylum  


Abby’s eyes seemed almost as vacant as those of the girl in the photograph. Then a shiver came over her and she blinked. Gently, almost affectionately, she put the picture back on the wall. She touched it one last time and said, “Poor little bird. I wonder if she ever escaped her cage.”
― Madeleine Roux, Asylum


Bustle lists “13 Horror Novels By Women To Terrify You This Fall” (including, as you may have guessed, Asylum by Madeleine Roux). How many have you read or put on your "to read” list?

Comments

[febobe]

Speaking as someone with severe mental health issues, I really adored this book b/c it didn't play to the typical tropespace. It managed to be both terrifying AND respectful. I was stunned. Loved it. Trying to get around to reading the sequels.

Thank you. :)

[reynardine]

I actually was going to skip Asylum because I'm twitchy about that trope, having spent some time hospitalized in my younger days. (Thankfully after the Snake Pit days, but it was still a surreal experience.) I'll have to look it up now.

[eldritchhobbit]

I'm so glad to have it confirmed that this comes across as respectful and sensitive as well as spooky!

[eldritchhobbit]

I'm SO GLAD to hear this! Thank you for your perspective on this. It makes me even more impressed with the book. <3