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A review by questingnotcoasting
Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Dec 2020
This was my third du Maurier novel and once again I really enjoyed it. While I didn't think the ending was as strong as My Cousin Rachel and Rebecca, it was dark and dramatic and still really gripped me. I love her writing and the atmosphere of her books. The ominous mood throughout and the vivid descriptions of the moors and the weather really made the book for me. I'm excited to pick up more du Maurier next year.
Nov 2022
I re-read this for my book club and I enjoyed it just as much the second time round. I really love du Maurier's writing and the way she creates atmosphere. It's also always interesting re-reading a book with a twist when you know what's going to happen. I'm still not completely on board with the ending, but it's still a really gripping read.
This was my third du Maurier novel and once again I really enjoyed it. While I didn't think the ending was as strong as My Cousin Rachel and Rebecca, it was dark and dramatic and still really gripped me. I love her writing and the atmosphere of her books. The ominous mood throughout and the vivid descriptions of the moors and the weather really made the book for me. I'm excited to pick up more du Maurier next year.
Nov 2022
I re-read this for my book club and I enjoyed it just as much the second time round. I really love du Maurier's writing and the way she creates atmosphere. It's also always interesting re-reading a book with a twist when you know what's going to happen. I'm still not completely on board with the ending, but it's still a really gripping read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence