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Jamaica Inn
by Daphne du Maurier
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was moody and dark. From the opening chapter it felt very heavy and atmospheric. It made me think strongly of some of the Bronte sisters books, Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre, with similar gothic vibes appearing throughout the story. The Inn itself felt like its own character, lurking menacingly in the background. The weather throughout the novel also plays such a big part, creating the tense atmosphere warning you of danger to come.
It really is quite a violent book, which I didn’t expect, especially when I compare it to du Maurier’s other books that I have read. With domestic abuse, murder, torture and smuggling, all held within the pages of the book. The scenes with the wreckers especially was shocking and you learn so much about the evil horrors of that trade, which I did not know of until I read this book.
The male characters featured are all flawed and unlikeable. Mary, the main protagonist was brilliant to read about and she has became one of my new favourite characters! Strong, brave and intelligent. I was constantly holding my breath reading about some of the terrifying circumstances she became involved in.
Jamaica Inn is a suspenseful, blood tingling modern classic that is a gothic thriller filled with mystery, murder and madness.