HomeHorrorRaising Demons

Cover of Raising Demons

Horror · 2015 · G

Raising Demons

by Shirley Jackson

The author of "The Lottery" writes a warm memoir of suburban family life.

In the uproarious sequel to Life Among the Savages, the author of The Haunting of Hill House confronts the most vexing demons yet: her children In the long out-of-print sequel to Life Among the Savages, Jackson’s four children have grown from savages into full-fledged demons. After bursting the seams of their first house, Jackson’s clan moves into a larger home. Of course, the chaos simply moves with them. A confrontation with the IRS, Little League, trumpet lessons, and enough clutter to bury her alive—Jackson spins them all into an indelible reminder that every bit as thrilling as a murderou

ForAll agesGenreHorrorLength242 pagesRead time~6.5 hours

This analysis was generated by AI from publicly available reader reviews, literary criticism, and book discussions. It has not been verified by a BookLens community reviewer and may contain errors. Be the first to verify →

Content snapshot

Flag an inaccuracy →

What's in this book, at a glance — five things readers want to know before they start.

Violence

None

No violence

Language

None

No profanity

Sexual Content

None

No sexual content

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

None

Themes of family, domesticity, and the comedy of a chaotic household

What this book is about

Jackson's 1957 companion memoir to Life Among the Savages continues her humorous account of raising four children in a Vermont college town with her husband, literary critic Stanley Edgar Hyman. Funny, warm, and entirely clean. For all ages.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Reader Verification

Be the first to verify
this rating

Have you read Raising Demons? Submit a community rating to confirm or correct the AI estimate. Your review helps other readers make an informed choice.

Rate this book →

Free · ~5 minutes · No account required

Similar reads

More Horror books from the catalog.

Think this AI estimate is off?

Flag an inaccuracy →

Where to Buy

Affiliate links — BookLens earns a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Buy on Amazon →