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Brookhants School for Girls is the setting of a contentious horror film about the fabled "Brookhants curse," which has claimed the lives of numerous students over the past century. The novel is a queer romp that is full of sly humor and gothic mischief.

Format: Hardback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Sarah Waters' 'The School for Good and Evil' is a captivating and darkly humorous tale that delves into the realm of gothic mischief. Set in the prestigious Brookhants School for Girls, the novel brims with sly humour and a mysterious atmosphere. The story follows the lives of two girls, Flo and Clara, who fall madly in love while grappling with their own demons and the dark secrets of the school.

As the girls navigate their tumultuous relationship, they are plagued by a series of tragic deaths that have haunted the school for over a hundred years. The rumours of a cursed book, the 'Brookhants Curse,' add to the suspense and intrigue. The film crew arrives at the school to shoot a controversial horror movie about the curse, but as they delve deeper into the past, they begin to experience strange occurrences and eerie visions.

Waters' writing is beguilingly clever, combining elements of romance, mystery, and horror in a way that is both sexy and seriously frightening. The characters are well-developed, with their flaws and strengths making them relatable and compelling. The school itself is a character in its own right, with its opulent architecture and dark hallways adding to the sense of foreboding.

The novel is filled with gothic mischief, from the mysterious deaths to the dark rituals that take place behind closed doors. The wasp attack that leads to the deaths of Flo and Clara is particularly chilling, and the way Waters weaves the supernatural elements into the story is masterful.

'The School for Good and Evil' is a gloriously over-the-top queer romp that will appeal to fans of both horror and romance. The novel wears its brilliance lightly, but it is dark, sweet, and addictive. Simply put, it is one of the best books I have read in the last decade.

In conclusion, 'The School for Good and Evil' is a must-read for anyone who loves gothic literature, mystery, and romance. Sarah Waters' writing is masterful, and the novel is a captivating and darkly humorous tale that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Weight: 852g
Dimension: 166 x 229 x 57 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008346928