Final thoughts?

[Jacqueline]

Hi all,
Thought I’d leave a discussion up for final thoughts on the book!

[Christine]

I'm curious about how this book compares to de Maurier's other works. I question this after seeing the YouTube video describing her life and other books. (I was lukewarm about Rebecca too, so it's probably me!)
I think the ending gave the reader all of the brutality you were expecting throughout the book at the hand of Mr. Merlyn.
Would I consider this a favorite? No, but I would like to see the film version of it.
Looking forward to more comments!

[Glenda]

Hi everyone. This is Glenda. I’m a prolific commenter but don’t have a channel. I’m 72 and a life long reader albeit my tastes have definitely changed over the years. I still really like a deep but heartwarming book the best. I loved Rebecca but Jamaica Inn not so much. Although the writing was fabulous!

[Rebecca]

I read Jamaica Inn a few years ago. It was my first DuMaurier. I really enjoyed the reading experience. The dark, creepy atmosphere , the questionable characters and most of all the setting as we live near by and have visited Bodmin Moor many times. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the book.
I later read Rebecca, which I loved and is now a favourite book for me. Jamaica Inn isnt a favourite, but its a cracking story, non the less.

[Margaret]

I thoroughly enjoyed Jamaica Inn. I had been meaning to read it for quite some time (being a Rebecca fan) and FOMO gave me the nudge. Loved the atmospheric descriptions, felt like I was there although I wouldn't have wanted to be! I don't think I'll forget the character of Mary Yallan anytime soon. Wanted to counsel her at every step of the way- "don't go there", "don't do it" but, of course, my advice was in vain. Good book recommendation. Looking forward to more.

[Jacqueline]

Christine wrote: "I'm curious about how this book compares to de Maurier's other works. I question this after seeing the YouTube video describing her life and other books. (I was lukewarm about Rebecca too, so it's ..."

I enjoyed this more than Rebecca, which is the only other Du Maurier I have read. I have the old black and white film to watch which I’m looking forward to!

[Jacqueline]

Glenda wrote: "Hi everyone. This is Glenda. I’m a prolific commenter but don’t have a channel. I’m 72 and a life long reader albeit my tastes have definitely changed over the years. I still really like a deep but..."

Glenda wrote: "Hi everyone. This is Glenda. I’m a prolific commenter but don’t have a channel. I’m 72 and a life long reader albeit my tastes have definitely changed over the years. I still really like a deep but..."

How interesting, Glenda. I felt the other way around for Rebecca and Jamaica Inn, though I really did enjoy Rebecca but JI was just that bit more suited to my taste I think.

[Jacqueline]

Becky wrote: "I read Jamaica Inn a few years ago. It was my first DuMaurier. I really enjoyed the reading experience. The dark, creepy atmosphere , the questionable characters and most of all the setting as we l..."

I loved how atmospheric Jamaica Inn was. Du Maurier is a master at creating a gothic, sinister atmosphere!

[Jacqueline]

Margaret wrote: "I thoroughly enjoyed Jamaica Inn. I had been meaning to read it for quite some time (being a Rebecca fan) and FOMO gave me the nudge. Loved the atmospheric descriptions, felt like I was there altho..."

So pleased that FOMO prompted you to pick this one up! Poor Mary - I felt the same!