Castle Dor by Arthur Quiller-Couch, Daphne du Maurier

274 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance mysterious slow-paced
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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 96 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 57%
reflective 28%
dark 14%
informative 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | Character: 22% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Average rating

2.9

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