Rule Britannia by Daphne du Maurier

Rule Britannia

Daphne du Maurier

336 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Emma wakes up one morning to an apocalyptic world. The cozy existence she shares with her grandmother, an eccentric retired actress known to all as Madam, has been shattered: there's no post, no telephone, no radio - and an American warship sits i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

dark 46%
adventurous 38%
tense 38%
mysterious 30%
challenging 23%
funny 23%
reflective 23%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 33%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.58

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