Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier

7 reviews

t_bun's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Kidnapping, and Emotional abuse

amelia_joan's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Gore, Child death, Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Blood, Murder, and Cancer

paperknotbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Atmospheric. 

There was some predictability to evolution of the plot, but it doesn’t take away from the story at all. When we first met Joss, I was hoping Mary’s impressions of him would be a misunderstanding. 

The loss of a star was mostly thanks to the over-the-top drawing Mary happens upon, along with the villain’s confession. I just found myself rolling my eyes by this point.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Violence

Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism

Minor: Blood

nxsc1's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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? N/A

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Sexual harassment

booksandmo's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Alcoholism

Moderate: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Violence

atalea's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny

Minor: Death of parent

questingnotcoasting's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Dec 2020
This was my third du Maurier novel and once again I really enjoyed it. While I didn't think the ending was as strong as My Cousin Rachel and Rebecca, it was dark and dramatic and still really gripped me. I love her writing and the atmosphere of her books. The ominous mood throughout and the vivid descriptions of the moors and the weather really made the book for me. I'm excited to pick up more du Maurier next year.

Nov 2022
I re-read this for my book club and I enjoyed it just as much the second time round. I really love du Maurier's writing and the way she creates atmosphere. It's also always interesting re-reading a book with a twist when you know what's going to happen. I'm still not completely on board with the ending, but it's still a really gripping read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence