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bethjuliette 's review for:
Jamaica Inn
by Daphne du Maurier
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Whilst I enjoyed the book, it took a while to get into it. It’s not as ‘easy reading’ as a lot of modern novels, probably a product of language at the time of publishing and during the time in which it’s set. Nevertheless, the story is good - tense, with twists I didn’t see coming. I think perhaps at times there is a little too much descriptive text; I could feel myself not taking it all in as I was reading it, particularly when describing the moors. But all in all, I can understand why this is a literary classic!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death