The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier

The House on the Strand

Daphne du Maurier

352 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics mysterious slow-paced
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Dick Young is lent a house in Cornwall by his friend Professor Magnus Lane. During his stay he agrees to serve as a guinea pig for a new drug that Magnus has discovered in his scientific research. When Dick samples Magnus's potion, he finds himsel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,048 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 60%
dark 49%
tense 33%
reflective 21%
challenging 18%
sad 14%
emotional 12%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 22% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | 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: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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