The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier

The House on the Strand

Daphne du Maurier

329 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics mysterious slow-paced

Description

Dick Young is lent a house in Cornwall by his friend Professor Magnus Lane. During his stay he agrees to serve as a guinea pig for a new drug that Magnus has discovered in his scientific research. When Dick samples Magnus's potion, he finds himsel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 61%
dark 44%
tense 33%
reflective 20%
challenging 16%
sad 14%
emotional 7%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 36%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 26% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.64

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