Castle Dor by Arthur Quiller-Couch, Daphne du Maurier

274 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance mysterious slow-paced

Description

The result is this magical, compelling recreation of the legend of Tristan and Iseult, transplanted in time to the Cornwall of the last century. A chance encounter between the Breton onion-seller, Amyot Trestane, and the newly-wed Linnet Lewarne l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 75%
dark 25%
informative 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

2.9

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