Reviews - L'Auberge de la Jamaïque

L'Auberge de la Jamaïque by Daphne du Maurier

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JAMAICA INN by DAPHNE DU MAURIER

Of course I’d heard of this book. For years. It’s a classic, of course. I read Rebecca a couple of years ago and absolutely adored it, so I had to read more by Du Maurier.

I was excited to pick this up and I found it difficult to put down. I think it’s because of the mysterious nature of the plot; it was a real page-turner. I adored the poetic descriptions and the dialogue was brilliant. But best of all is Mary Yellan; the main character. I loved her so much! She’s so brave and ferocious and a strong sense of morality, but not too strong that she isn’t attracted to the bad boys, well, bad boy.

A lot of action and a lot of plot, but still I loved it. I guess a good writer can do everything well.

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skis_vole's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

the_bookworm's review against another edition

4.0

mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

julianna_lei_legge's review against another edition

4.0

When I picked up the book, I thought the story was going to take place in Jamaica and people were going to be guests at an bustling inn in the 19th century. I was mostly wrong. The story takes place in 19th century Cornwall, England and focuses on a place called Jamaica Inn and the people associated with it. All I can say is du Maurier really brings the story to life and it’s one that you will not forget.

However, one aspect that I want to mention is the relationship between Mary and Jem. I don’t understand why at the end Mary had a plan and convictions of her own that she wanted to follow through with and Jem was so unbending that she had to give up what she wanted so he could continue to live a life of instability, and horse- thievery? And she’s ok with being a part of that?
He could have tried to live Mary’s life or step up for Mary in another way but she dropped the life she wanted like a hot potato, and said she wanted to him minutes before their ultimate decision was made.