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Picnic at Hanging Rock

Joan Lindsay
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47 pages • 1 hour read

Joan Lindsay

Picnic at Hanging Rock

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1967

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    Joan Lindsay's Picnic at Hanging Rock captivates readers with its evocative prose and atmospheric mystery. Praised for its lush descriptions and psychological depth, it immerses audiences in the eerie setting of the Australian outback. However, some critics note its ambiguous ending can be frustrating. Overall, it's a haunting and memorable read.

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    Who Should Read Picnic at Hanging Rock?

    Fans of Gothic fiction and atmospheric mysteries will relish Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay. Comparable to readers of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier and The Secret History by Donna Tartt, this novel appeals to those who enjoy psychological intrigue, enigmatic storylines, and rich, evocative settings.

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    Reading Age

    14+years

    Lexile Level

    1140L

    Book Details

    Genre
    Historical Fiction
    Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
    Mystery / Crime Fiction
    Themes
    Society: Colonialism
    Society: Class
    Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos
    Topics
    History: World