House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier

House on the Strand

Daphne du Maurier

312 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics mysterious slow-paced
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In this haunting tale, Daphne du Maurier takes a fresh approach to time travel. A secret experimental concoction, once imbibed, allows you to return to the fourteenth century. There is only one catch: if you happen to touch anyone while traveling ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,052 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 61%
dark 49%
tense 33%
reflective 20%
challenging 17%
sad 14%
emotional 12%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 32%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 23% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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