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Jamaica Inn
by Daphne du Maurier
This is a wonderful book! It's like the Brontes but on steroids!
My love of this story is pretty much summed up in two words: Mary Yellan. Finally a female lead from classic literature who is completely her own woman, fearless, intelligent and independant! (Lizzie Bennet never had to deal with criminals did she?!) Mary is so relatable as a character and you can entirely sympathise with her at every point. Having a strong female lead like this is hugely motivating when wanting to engage with the story, and what a story!
The plot is somehow civil, as literature of the time should be, and riotous at the same time. It's both shocking and genteel. I never saw any of the major plot points coming and I loved every single one. I completely went on that journey with Mary from despising to adoring Jem Merlyn. There's twists a plenty; you will never get bored!
Basically, this is my new favourite classic literature book ever. I need to read more du Maurier!
My love of this story is pretty much summed up in two words: Mary Yellan. Finally a female lead from classic literature who is completely her own woman, fearless, intelligent and independant! (Lizzie Bennet never had to deal with criminals did she?!) Mary is so relatable as a character and you can entirely sympathise with her at every point. Having a strong female lead like this is hugely motivating when wanting to engage with the story, and what a story!
The plot is somehow civil, as literature of the time should be, and riotous at the same time. It's both shocking and genteel. I never saw any of the major plot points coming and I loved every single one. I completely went on that journey with Mary from despising to adoring Jem Merlyn. There's twists a plenty; you will never get bored!
Basically, this is my new favourite classic literature book ever. I need to read more du Maurier!