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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Whenever I can't decide whether to give a book 5 stars or not, I ask myself "Do I love this book enough to read it again?"
Well, the answer for THIS book is YES! I'll read it again and again and again and not get tired or bored because the prose is enough to enchant you. It coils around your heart like a warm blanket on a cold rainy day. I mean, WOW. I'm a sucker for rich prose and Daphné Du Maurier did NOT disappoint.
The plot was both slow and fast paced, both balanced perfectly without irritating the reader. Mary was a strong willed, independent protagonist who didn't let her love for a man dictate her actions. Who struggled in her own way against her vile uncle's clutches and despite having every reason to do so, didn't run away because she couldn't stand to see her aunt suffer at the hands of her husband. So, the protagonist had a perfect blend of a warm heart and a cool head which made me very happy.
Lovestuck girls annoy me a little and I was glad Mary wasn't one to gamble her life away to a man. She stuck to her morals and principles without being too cold hearted or perfunctory.
Us girls love à bad boy don't we? Give us a Will Herondale-like, dark sexy stranger who's witty and funny and makes us swoon. Jem Merlyn wasn't exactly Will H (lol no one can beat HIM) but he was close and I loved him! A horse thief with a witty and charming personality, he didn't treat Mary like women were thought of in the 19th century ie weak feeble creatures who needed men to save them. I liked how he joked about being her savior in his own dark witty way but didn't enact chains on Mary and let her carry on her investigation, trusting her wit and instinct despite the dangerous grounds she was treading.
ALSO I SAW THE ENDING COMING FROM LONG AWAY but it was still exciting when it finally happened and UGH I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. I can't wait to re read it! Until then I'll pick up another of Daphné Du Maurier's books with a hopeful heart for another thrilling feminist read!
Well, the answer for THIS book is YES! I'll read it again and again and again and not get tired or bored because the prose is enough to enchant you. It coils around your heart like a warm blanket on a cold rainy day. I mean, WOW. I'm a sucker for rich prose and Daphné Du Maurier did NOT disappoint.
The plot was both slow and fast paced, both balanced perfectly without irritating the reader. Mary was a strong willed, independent protagonist who didn't let her love for a man dictate her actions. Who struggled in her own way against her vile uncle's clutches and despite having every reason to do so, didn't run away because she couldn't stand to see her aunt suffer at the hands of her husband. So, the protagonist had a perfect blend of a warm heart and a cool head which made me very happy.
Lovestuck girls annoy me a little and I was glad Mary wasn't one to gamble her life away to a man. She stuck to her morals and principles without being too cold hearted or perfunctory.
Us girls love à bad boy don't we? Give us a Will Herondale-like, dark sexy stranger who's witty and funny and makes us swoon. Jem Merlyn wasn't exactly Will H (lol no one can beat HIM) but he was close and I loved him! A horse thief with a witty and charming personality, he didn't treat Mary like women were thought of in the 19th century ie weak feeble creatures who needed men to save them. I liked how he joked about being her savior in his own dark witty way but didn't enact chains on Mary and let her carry on her investigation, trusting her wit and instinct despite the dangerous grounds she was treading.
ALSO I SAW THE ENDING COMING FROM LONG AWAY but it was still exciting when it finally happened and UGH I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. I can't wait to re read it! Until then I'll pick up another of Daphné Du Maurier's books with a hopeful heart for another thrilling feminist read!
Such a dark and brooding book. Jamaica Inn came to life to the point where I could almost hear the place creaking and feel the creepy chill in the air. The characters and the dialogue between them were excellent, particularly Mary who was such a strong and likable heroine. Daphne du Maurier's writing is just mindblowing and I fell in love with how atmospheric and poetic it is whilst reading this. I wouldn't have imagined myself finding a book focusing on wreckers and smuggling particularly compelling but I found it so interesting and the plot had me hooked.
To give you a sense of why I loved Mary so much, her response to Jem Merlyn asking if she'd been thinking of him - "Yes I thought about you once. I wondered who would hang first, you or your brother".
To give you a sense of why I loved Mary so much, her response to Jem Merlyn asking if she'd been thinking of him - "Yes I thought about you once. I wondered who would hang first, you or your brother".
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The priest was albino. Did you know? He's albino. And WEIRD looking. and UNSETTLING. did you know-
Meh. Didn't grab me in any way, I'll likely forget all about it in a few months. Actually was very promising at first but the story lacked intrigue for me personally and the pace was way too slow. Can't believe how long this story was for how little actually happened.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
3.5/5 stars.
I didn't find the story and characters as gripping as Rebecca, but I still enjoyed this with its classic Gothic tropes and themes.
I didn't find the story and characters as gripping as Rebecca, but I still enjoyed this with its classic Gothic tropes and themes.
As always I’m conflicted whether it’s a 4 or 5 star book - but what I know is that it captured me from beginning to end. In this pace Daphne du Maurier might just become my favorite author.