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josieruby1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
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adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence
outsmartyourshelf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
2021 re-read.
Re-reading this book again, it has lost none of the author's power of imagery. I could hear the waves crashing on the rocks, feel the freezing driving rain, and almost see the mist over the moors. In fact after this reading, I have revised my rating up to 5 stars. Dark, dramatic, and compelling.
>>>>>
Mary Yellan goes to live at Jamaica Inn with her aunt Patience and her husband Joss. Patience is not as Mary remembers her and there is something amiss at Jamaica Inn. Can she trust Joss's younger brother Jem? I have read this several times and enjoyed it again each time. I also liked the tv adaptation with Jane Seymour, Trevor Eve and Patrick McGoohan - it's well worth a look if you haven't seen it.
Re-reading this book again, it has lost none of the author's power of imagery. I could hear the waves crashing on the rocks, feel the freezing driving rain, and almost see the mist over the moors. In fact after this reading, I have revised my rating up to 5 stars. Dark, dramatic, and compelling.
>>>>>
Mary Yellan goes to live at Jamaica Inn with her aunt Patience and her husband Joss. Patience is not as Mary remembers her and there is something amiss at Jamaica Inn. Can she trust Joss's younger brother Jem? I have read this several times and enjoyed it again each time. I also liked the tv adaptation with Jane Seymour, Trevor Eve and Patrick McGoohan - it's well worth a look if you haven't seen it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Murder
btrz7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault
miriam_mal's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A fierce young woman tossed into impossible circumstances. Leaving means abandoning someone she loved, staying means remaining in danger. She falls in love with a man she thinks too immoral to be worthy, and yet when everything comes crashing down around her ears she feels she’s been the biggest fool of them all.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
atalea's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Dec 2020
This was my third du Maurier novel and once again I really enjoyed it. While I didn't think the ending was as strong as My Cousin Rachel and Rebecca, it was dark and dramatic and still really gripped me. I love her writing and the atmosphere of her books. The ominous mood throughout and the vivid descriptions of the moors and the weather really made the book for me. I'm excited to pick up more du Maurier next year.
Nov 2022
I re-read this for my book club and I enjoyed it just as much the second time round. I really love du Maurier's writing and the way she creates atmosphere. It's also always interesting re-reading a book with a twist when you know what's going to happen. I'm still not completely on board with the ending, but it's still a really gripping read.
This was my third du Maurier novel and once again I really enjoyed it. While I didn't think the ending was as strong as My Cousin Rachel and Rebecca, it was dark and dramatic and still really gripped me. I love her writing and the atmosphere of her books. The ominous mood throughout and the vivid descriptions of the moors and the weather really made the book for me. I'm excited to pick up more du Maurier next year.
Nov 2022
I re-read this for my book club and I enjoyed it just as much the second time round. I really love du Maurier's writing and the way she creates atmosphere. It's also always interesting re-reading a book with a twist when you know what's going to happen. I'm still not completely on board with the ending, but it's still a really gripping read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence