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Jamaica Inn
by Daphne du Maurier
"Dead men tell no tales." – D.D.M.
I added this to my reading list after studying the opening of the novel with my students and feeling like an imposter when they asked if I'd read it. When I finally got round to it, I was not disappointed!
Normally I don't tend to go for books considered 'old classics', much preferring to read modern dystopias. But du Maurier's smuggling page-turner was really thrilling. I was surprised with how invested I became in the story and how much I rooted for the protagonist. I also didn't know how much of a mystery element there would be in the story which was very gripping and kept me guessing for a while; much like Mary Yellan I was at a loss for whom I could trust.
I'm really pleased I decided to read this and wouldn't thoroughly recommend it to all, even my students! – E.
4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
I added this to my reading list after studying the opening of the novel with my students and feeling like an imposter when they asked if I'd read it. When I finally got round to it, I was not disappointed!
Normally I don't tend to go for books considered 'old classics', much preferring to read modern dystopias. But du Maurier's smuggling page-turner was really thrilling. I was surprised with how invested I became in the story and how much I rooted for the protagonist. I also didn't know how much of a mystery element there would be in the story which was very gripping and kept me guessing for a while; much like Mary Yellan I was at a loss for whom I could trust.
I'm really pleased I decided to read this and wouldn't thoroughly recommend it to all, even my students! – E.
4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨