The Break Through by The Break Through by Daphne du Maurier

3.58 AVERAGE

blophos's review against another edition

5.0
Superb for a short story! The ending was a bit frustrating, but understandable at the same time.
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irispope's review against another edition

4.0
challenging mysterious tense

jodiet's review against another edition

4.0
dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes

qomareads's review against another edition

4.0
Owh the suspense. Mad scientist and his experiments. I loved this.

On belief, conscience, ethics, and science discovery - this chilling eerie story about the death was so brilliant.
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annekdotes's review against another edition

4.0
This was my first introduction to Daphne Du Maurier and I can only say I want more! This was a great story about a scientist who becomes too wrapped up in his desire to solve the mystery of death. The gloomy setting added to the eerie feel of the story and I liked that the main character was torn between being sceptical about the whole insane endeavour and getting sucked in by the scientist's obsession. I can't wait to read more Du Maurier!
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pink_lobster's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

sashahawkins's review against another edition

3.0
mysterious medium-paced
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heyfarahey's review against another edition

3.0
Deliciously creepy & unsettling. A mad scientist attempts to explore the mystery of life after death and faces chilling consequences. My first time reading Du Maurier’s works and I can’t wait to read more!

levitybooks's review against another edition

2.0
I'm surprised this clearly flawed story doesn't have a lower average rating. It's not absolutely terrible, but it is really beyond me how anyone could 5* this. I haven't read Daphne du Maurier before, but I highly doubt this book reflects her ability as a writer given what I've heard about her book, Rebecca. I'd strongly advise you avoid reading this, unless you're a completionist of du Maurier's writing.

*More comprehensive review coming soon*

hayley_loves_books's review against another edition

1.0
Thankfully, this was short as I did not enjoy it all. Science fiction is not my genre of choice and this did not appeal to me at all.