Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1936
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Cornwall, England • 1820s
1936
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier follows a person named Mary Yellan, who moves to live with her aunt and uncle at a remote inn on the moors of Cornwall. The story involves her discovering troubling secrets and dealing with dangerous situations, revealing the inn's dark connections and the impact on her life.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier is praised for its atmospheric setting and compelling narrative, making it a gripping gothic novel. The protagonist's development and the richly described Cornish moors add depth, though some critics find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, readers appreciate the suspense and Du Maurier's evocative writing style.
Who Should Read Jamaica Inn?
Fans of gothic romance and suspense, who admire dark, atmospheric settings and strong, complex heroines, will relish Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier. Readers who enjoyed the brooding tension of Brontë’s Wuthering Heights or the eerie allure of Du Maurier’s own Rebecca will find this novel equally captivating.
320
Novel • Fiction
Cornwall, England • 1820s
1936
Adult
18+ years
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