Gothic Hospital
| Industry | Publishing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Australia |
Gothic Hospital is a young adult horror novel written by Australian author Gary Crew and released in 2001.
The initial publication of Gothic Hospital took place in Australia in 2001 through Lothian Books.
Synopsis
The plot centers on Johnny Doolan, a teenager who uncovers ancient gothic literature in his attic following the death of his younger sister from tuberculosis, an event that contributes to his parents' divorce. Much of the narrative unfolds within a psychiatrist's office, where the chapters are presented as "sessions."
Johnny explains to his psychiatrist that as he reads the attic books, they "fill themselves in" with vivid colour, and he finds himself immersed within the story. He becomes especially captivated by a book describing an old Gothic hospital, eventually coming to believe that his father is confined inside it.
Excerpt
A passage from the book was published in The Courier-Mail during May 2001.