Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier

Jamaica Inn

Daphne du Maurier with Tony Britton (Narrator)

10 hours, 27 minutes • first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction classics historical mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

After the untimely death of her mother, Mary Yellan travels across the untamed and desolate Cornish moors in search of her only living relative. A resolute and inspirational heroine, 23-year-old Mary finds her aunt, Patience Merlyn, in a desolate ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,187 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 85%
tense 63%
adventurous 54%
emotional 17%
sad 11%
challenging 8%
reflective 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 16%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 36% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 32% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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