Reviews

Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier

mimsen's review against another edition

4.5

I wanted something atmospheric for spooky season, and i got everything I wished for and even more!
Liked how the landscape played a big part in the story and the spooky vibes. Didn't expected a lovestory, but actually was totally in for it. And then Mary Yellan? Loved the girl. 

kathryn14's review against another edition

4.0

"I haven't washed for three days and I've been living off potatoes." Jem Merlyn - a man after my own heart.

Just sneaking up to an 8/10

literaleen's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

libronika's review against another edition

2.0

2.5

aaronmjnoy's review against another edition

4.0

A very dark portrait of Cornwall, having been recently to Bodmin which is a lovely and friendly place it is funny to see such a gothic rendering of the landscape. du Maurier always tells a great story, although I clocked the bad guy a mile away.

elle_loves_reading's review against another edition

5.0

A fantastic novel! Full of suspense and wonderfully written; I really enjoyed this book :-)

bookwormed's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Let me tell you: Mary Yellan is slaying 👏 I loved every sassy moment of hers and she is one of my favourite heroines in literature by far. On the back cover the book is described as "A perfect fusion of gothic romance and a young woman's rite of passage" as well as "A brilliantly executed thriller" and I couldn't agree more. This book had me in its grip from start to finish and I loved it. Daphne du Maurier never disappoints me!

bookishlykelly's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kpbooks's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nordicat's review

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0