My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier

My Cousin Rachel

Daphne du Maurier

352 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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Orphaned at an early age, Philip Ashley is raised by his benevolent older cousin, Ambrose. Resolutely single, Ambrose delights in Philip as his heir, and Philip grows to love Ambrose’s grand estate as much as he does. But the cozy world the two co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,178 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 75%
tense 60%
emotional 26%
reflective 20%
sad 13%
challenging 10%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 41%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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