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 1,020 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 59%
dark 48%
tense 32%
reflective 21%
challenging 16%
sad 14%
emotional 11%
funny 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 33%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 25% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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