Reviews

Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier

whatthefawkes's review against another edition

3.0

This didn't meet my expectations; especially after reading 'Rebecca' which was an utterly spectacular read.

charlotatot's review against another edition

3.0

I LOVE Daphne Du Maurier, Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel were two of the most gripping reads. Jamaica Inn fell a little flat though. Don't get me wrong, the vivid descriptions of The Moors are terrifying and Mary is an excellent female lead. However, I predicted the ending about a third of the way into the book, and the dialogue was so stilted and unrealistic - even for a early 20th century novel, that I couldn't overly relate to any of the characters. The romantic story line thrown in had me groaning for Mary to run flat in the other direction. I enjoyed it, but not as much as Du Maurier's other works.

mrears0_0's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

ncloke's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

jmacready's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

efharker's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.5

rmclain1989's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

3.0

jcubifer's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.25

canadianbookaddict's review against another edition

3.0

I did like it but it wasn't one I just couldn't put down.
I didn't really connect with the characters .

randi4279's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0