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A review by xcgirl93
Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is my third Daphne Du Maurier novel, and while Rebecca and Frenchman's Creek are still my favorites by her, there is no denying that Du Maurier was a fantastic gothic writer. She builds suspense and atmosphere so well, it's as if you truly are on the moors of Cornwall, fearing for what might happen next to Mary Yellan.
Jamaica Inn is shrouded in mystery, both the plot of the novel as well as the inn that Mary finds herself at once her mother passes away. Though at times the twists were predictable and Mary herself made some choices that made me go, "Huh?" I found this overall to be an intriguing read. I also learned a bit about some of the myths surrounding Cornwall
Jamaica Inn is shrouded in mystery, both the plot of the novel as well as the inn that Mary finds herself at once her mother passes away. Though at times the twists were predictable and Mary herself made some choices that made me go, "Huh?" I found this overall to be an intriguing read. I also learned a bit about some of the myths surrounding Cornwall