The Breaking Point: Stories by Daphne du Maurier

The Breaking Point: Stories

Daphne du Maurier

304 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction horror mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced

Description

"The appeal of romance and the clash of highly-charged emotions." --New York Herald-TribuneIn this collection of suspenseful tales in which fantasies, murderous dreams and half-forgotten worlds are exposed, Daphne du Maurier explores the boundarie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

tense 75%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.69

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