The Parasites by Daphne du Maurier

The Parasites

Daphne du Maurier with Julie Myerson (Contributor)

337 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics dark mysterious slow-paced
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"Wickedly readable... Daphne du Maurier has instinct, with the result that every woman instinctively wants to read her." -New York Times Book ReviewMaria, Niall and Celia have grown up in the shadow of their famous parents - their father, a flambo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 262 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 48%
dark 38%
sad 25%
funny 17%
mysterious 17%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 32% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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