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Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Minor: Death of parent
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Murder
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Death of parent, Toxic friendship
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence
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.
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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.
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, Murder
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Sexual assault
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent
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.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence