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adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
"You are very young, Mary Yellan, [...] you are nothing but a chicken with the broken shell still around you. You'll come through your little crisis. [...] Come now, dry your eyes; you are not the first to bite your nails over a lost lover."
It might not be as flawless as Rebecca, but Jamaica Inn once again proves just how talented of a writer Daphne du Maurier is; her crafting of character, dialogue and atmosphere is magnificent, even despite the less polished writing style and narrative.
Like the narrator of Rebecca, Mary Yellan has become another one of my favourite protagonists. She's daring, smart, relatable and carefully flawed. I love her.
I think the narrative stumbles a little: a lot of aspects feel underdeveloped, and I think the twist villain is a bit weak.
But Jamaica Inn cements du Maurier as one of my all time favourite authors.
Like the narrator of Rebecca, Mary Yellan has become another one of my favourite protagonists. She's daring, smart, relatable and carefully flawed. I love her.
I think the narrative stumbles a little: a lot of aspects feel underdeveloped, and I think the twist villain is a bit weak.
But Jamaica Inn cements du Maurier as one of my all time favourite authors.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Body shaming
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