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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Dark and chilling and couldn’t put it down. 90% of this book left me with a giant pit in my stomach. The last quarter of the book took an even darker and more twisted turn and the ending left so much to be desired
Hmmmm.... this is probably my least favourite novel by Daphne du Maurier so far... (I’ve read Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel) Jamaica Inn is definitely one that’s different from the two books I’ve read by her and I didn’t know what to expect! It’s not to say that this novel isn’t good - again, Maurier’s writing on the setting and atmosphere of the story never fails and some characters were really mysterious and dark!
However, I found certain scenes confusing, I just can’t wrap my head around what was happening... and scenes in the second half of the novel were predictable to me. I also wished we could see more development between the main character and the love interest!
Even though this novel didn’t make it to my favourite, our main character, Mary was a pleasant character to read from! I love how strong and brave she was despite facing difficult challenges in her life. It’s no doubt that this is a novel that has feminist themes, and I appreciate Maurier for doing so, considering this is a piece of work written back in the 19th century!
However, I found certain scenes confusing, I just can’t wrap my head around what was happening... and scenes in the second half of the novel were predictable to me. I also wished we could see more development between the main character and the love interest!
Even though this novel didn’t make it to my favourite, our main character, Mary was a pleasant character to read from! I love how strong and brave she was despite facing difficult challenges in her life. It’s no doubt that this is a novel that has feminist themes, and I appreciate Maurier for doing so, considering this is a piece of work written back in the 19th century!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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.