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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Queria muito ter gostado. Mas que livro cansativo e entediante. Eu ficava com sono a cada duas página que lia.
E nem me peçam pra comentar o fim.
E nem me peçam pra comentar o fim.
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was decent, not my favorite by du Maurier. it lacks something - I'm not sure what exactly, maybe suspense or depth, but I just wasn't wholly captivated by it. And, although I'm aware that this was written in the 1900s, the whole "women are the weaker sex" thing was rather much for me in this novel particularly.
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It's time to reread Rebecca.
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It's time to reread Rebecca.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
BQ ✒ - "Dead men tell no tales, Mary"
So this was my second long novel by Du Maurier and I LOVED IT! Thoughts below
1.✔The delicious gothic vibes I got from Rebecca I also got here! Du Maurier had the gift of creating these dark and eerie tales with that constant sense of foreboding that eats the reader up. The harsh scenery of the moors reminded me so much of Wuthering Heights too which is my favourite classic
2.✔Mary Yellen was a fantastic protagonist (who I actually preferred to Mrs De Winter from Rebecca). She was strong willed, determined and not your typical "damsel in distress". The romance she develops in the novel is not fanciful and she does not let this define her, which is an admirable quality - she was an amazing woman to lead such a classic novel
3.✔I loved the plot line, and learning more about how smuggling rings were ran across the British coast in the early 20th century. Cornwall is such an iconic, romantic place in Britain, and i hopefully can visit the iconic locations from this book sometime soon!
Overall, another successful dive into Du Maurier's literature. I can't wait to explore even more 🖤🖤
So this was my second long novel by Du Maurier and I LOVED IT! Thoughts below
1.✔The delicious gothic vibes I got from Rebecca I also got here! Du Maurier had the gift of creating these dark and eerie tales with that constant sense of foreboding that eats the reader up. The harsh scenery of the moors reminded me so much of Wuthering Heights too which is my favourite classic
2.✔Mary Yellen was a fantastic protagonist (who I actually preferred to Mrs De Winter from Rebecca). She was strong willed, determined and not your typical "damsel in distress". The romance she develops in the novel is not fanciful and she does not let this define her, which is an admirable quality - she was an amazing woman to lead such a classic novel
3.✔I loved the plot line, and learning more about how smuggling rings were ran across the British coast in the early 20th century. Cornwall is such an iconic, romantic place in Britain, and i hopefully can visit the iconic locations from this book sometime soon!
Overall, another successful dive into Du Maurier's literature. I can't wait to explore even more 🖤🖤
4.5 stars The perfect November read. Atmospheric, suspenseful, creepy, and action-packed. The moors landscape plays a huge part and that paints a vivid picture as you read. I loved Mary, a protagonist with courage and grit.
I liked this even more than Rebecca because there was so much action that I didn’t want to put it down. I read it in 2 1/2 days.
I liked this even more than Rebecca because there was so much action that I didn’t want to put it down. I read it in 2 1/2 days.
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier (4 stars) tells a gothic story, set in the foggy Cornish coast, about twenty- year old Mary Yellan who goes to live with her aunt and uncle at Jamaica Inn upon her dying mother's wishes. Mary's Uncle Joss runs a smuggling ring (among other shady things) and her Aunt Patience is a shell of her former vivacious self. Mary befriends a mysterious priest as well as her Uncle Joss's brother Jem, who becomes a bit more than a friend... Anyways, she can't fully trust either of them so she's feeling pretty lonely.
"Our bright days are done, and we are for the dark,"
Jamaica Inn is chalked full of suspense and feelings of impending doom as you wonder where the story is going to take you. The erie backdrop of the foggy moors complements the characters' own emotional states perfectly. Mary is a really interesting and complex character who starts out in the book as a simple farm girl but has a strong will to survive and make a better life for herself. Mary notices that her Aunt Patience is jumpy and on edge, especially in the presence of her husband Joss. My mind was caught at full attention trying to figure out what the hell is going on and I felt anxious at times wondering if Mary and Patience were going to be okay.
"Dead men tell no tales"
Anyways, I don't want to give out any more of the plot but this book is really good. I read with a group of fellow book lovers and we all enjoyed this gothic romp. I think that du Maurier is a talented writer and this is so different from Rebecca that it's impressed she changed up her style so much. I can't wait to read more of her works!
"Our bright days are done, and we are for the dark,"
Jamaica Inn is chalked full of suspense and feelings of impending doom as you wonder where the story is going to take you. The erie backdrop of the foggy moors complements the characters' own emotional states perfectly. Mary is a really interesting and complex character who starts out in the book as a simple farm girl but has a strong will to survive and make a better life for herself. Mary notices that her Aunt Patience is jumpy and on edge, especially in the presence of her husband Joss. My mind was caught at full attention trying to figure out what the hell is going on and I felt anxious at times wondering if Mary and Patience were going to be okay.
"Dead men tell no tales"
Anyways, I don't want to give out any more of the plot but this book is really good. I read with a group of fellow book lovers and we all enjoyed this gothic romp. I think that du Maurier is a talented writer and this is so different from Rebecca that it's impressed she changed up her style so much. I can't wait to read more of her works!