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I had only ever read Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel and they are very different novels from Jamaica Inn. Both of the former novels are what we expect from du Maurier, gothic type romance/pseudo ghost stories. Jamaica Inn is more rough and ready and the heroine is more self reliant. It also feels like quite a wild ride. I had guessed at the villain, and was surprised by the, I guess, first ending, but not by the final ending. 5⭐️

This has been on my tbr for several years. My thought after finishing was “Why didn‘t I get to read this book in high school?!”. A much better classic than some I was forced to read. A Gothic novel, complete with wandering on the wintry moors, men doing bad things, a villain, creepy vibes, and murder. So good, except I‘m not sure I agreed with Mary‘s choice at the end.

Mostly reading Jamaica Inn, slowly working on Troublesome Rising. #weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

#HitchToScreen

I am so glad I finally read this one (actually listened to it)!

It was moody, atmospheric, riveting, fast paced, emotional. It had me second guessing who was “good” and “evil.” Like Mary I shouldn‘t doubt myself.

The ending was super touching ❤️ As persons we long for a human connection, not just ties to the land.

This is my third du Maurier story and I‘ve loved them all!!! (Rebecca and Frenchman‘s Creek)

‘The coachman tried to warn young Mary Yellan away from the ruined, forbidding place on the rainswept Cornish coast..‘

A nice gothic tale, this was dark and atmospheric. I enjoyed it. Good writing and details.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#ReadAway2024 #ChristmasAtoZ #LetterJ
#Adventathon #WinterCosy #HitchToScreen
#WinterGames2024 Holiday/Wintery Read +75

I skipped the word search on this one since I started in November.

+80 points #ChristmasChapterChasers

3.25/4 ⭐️
I finished it a day late but I enjoyed this one. I went back and forth between audio and kindle. It‘s very melodramatic with strong Perils of Pauline vibes. Perfect escapist and atmospheric read. Like others have said, it was extra fun to be reading it at the same time of year as in the book. My winter break is coming up and I‘m going to try to talk hubby into watching the 1939 movie with me.

#hitchtoscreen @JenlovesJT47

I read Rebecca a couple years ago and was happy to read another by Du Maurier. I liked this dark tale, extra enjoyment reading it the same time of year it is set. #HitchToScreen

The first #HitchToScreen book made for a quick (& surprisingly seasonal!) listen that was really well performed (despite the book being read by a man, when I would have expected a lady since the book is from Mary Ellen‘s POV!). After the death of her mother, she travels to the Cornish coast to live with her aunt & uncle at the titular inn. But she quickly realizes that the inn has a dark reputation & soon she strives to unmask its secrets!

I‘m going to attempt to finish this audiobook before December 14th for #hitchtoscreen. I‘m liking it so far (I‘m only on chapter 2). I think I‘m glad that I have not read Rebecca since I‘ve seen a couple of reviews that have said this one isn‘t as good as Rebecca.

Started this #Audiobook today for the #HitchToScreen #buddyread! Been on my TBR for some time, so glad of the excuse to finally read it!

Oh my goodness. This book was soooooo good! Atmospheric, dark, tense. I couldn‘t wait to find out how it ended, but I didn‘t want it to end! A great way to kick off #HitchToScreen , @JenlovesJT47 !

#hitchtoscreen #2024reads

mid-pick, I enjoyed some parts more than others and for this I would read again.

I hesitate to say this is a holiday read, though it is set over Christmas. 😳 Most definitely a gothic tale with all the gothiness to be expected. I loved this production, the narrator was nearly perfect.

Not at all crazy about the BBC screen cover. 🥴 Makes it seem like a bodice ripper.

It has Wuthering Heights vibes, a novel I love. So that might be a word of caution for those who aren‘t fans. Both works are of their time & style.

Starting next.

#HitchToScreen #ReadAway2024

#FirstLineFridays

It was a cold grey day in late November.

Damn, Daphne du Maurier can write.

I thought this painting was of a horse so I figured I‘d use it for my review picture. When I saw it I realized it was a stag. But I didn‘t have any better ideas 😂

#currentread #hitchtoscreen #PoetryMatters #vivid

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying Jamaica Inn so far. I created a survey so I can better understand everyone‘s preferences moving forward and choosing the next book. As always, anybody else who wants to join is welcome! Please fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MWWGX88

#HitchToScreen
#BuddyRead

I‘m glad we chose this for the first #HitchToScreen buddy read. This book has such a haunting atmosphere & I love her writing style. Mary is the main character but the moors themselves are a character & I love the gothic vibes. I‘m really looking forward to watching the movie. I‘ll be working on getting the reading schedule organized for the next year. I hope everyone is enjoying it so far! 5⭐️

#Hitchcock
#classics
#buddyread

#HyggeHourReadathon
Charlie and I are snuggling on the couch and listening to Jamaica Inn. Drinking lemon ginger tea. Mentally resting before a busy week starts. 🍵#purr

@AllDebooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @jenniferw88

#HitchToScreen @JenlovesJT47

here's my #FirstLineFridays thanks to @ShyBookOwl for this fun idea.

I'm looking forward to reading this, 😂 it will be a lot lighter than my other current, myths about Mesopotamia

I started two buddy reads today. The first chapters of both involve a mother dying after a long illness while being faithfully nursed by her daughter. It‘s a good thing I saw my mom yesterday and she was well… 😬

#hashtagbrigade #hitchtoscreen

Repost for @JenlovesJT47
A friendly reminder that #HitchToScreen buddy read of Jamaica Inn starts today. If you want to be added to or taken off the tag list let @JenlovesJT47 know. You have 6 weeks to read the book & it is very casual. Just read & post a review when you‘re done & tag @JenlovesJT47 There may be a watch party for the movie when the 6 weeks are up. Happy reading!

A friendly reminder that our #HitchToScreen buddy read of Jamaica Inn starts today! I‘m tagging those who have shown interest and anybody who wants to be added or taken off, let me know! You have 6 weeks to read the book & it is very casual. Just read & post a review when you‘re done & don‘t forget to tag me. I will also look into hosting some kind of watch party for the movie once we‘re finished. Happy reading!

Thank you Christine!!! I love your book choices for my #allhallowsread books 🧡

Repost for @JenlovesJT47

Ok so the first book up for our Hitchcock buddy read will be Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier. This is one of the only ones on the list where I haven‘t seen the movie yet and I‘m excited! It starts Nov 1st and it‘s pretty laid back, we will have six weeks to read it and just post a review when you‘re done and tag me. Use the tag #HitchToScreen and let me know if you have any questions! Anyone is welcome to join!

Ok so the first book up for our Hitchcock buddy read will be Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier. This is one of the only ones on the list where I haven‘t seen the movie yet and I‘m excited! It starts Nov 1st and it‘s pretty laid back, we will have six weeks to read it and just post a review when you‘re done and tag me. Use the tag #HitchToScreen and let me know if you have any questions! Anyone is welcome to join!

#BuddyRead
#AlfredHitchcock

As I selected this from #mounttbr, Tori Amos' song with the same title got stuck in my head.

https://youtu.be/IILsQN7AWPg?si=eomUyxC4MMEY2Suf

#aboutabook #setinhotel

Absolutely perfect pure spooky gothic thriller I did guess the real villain quite early on perhaps from watching the 1939filmJamaica inn will be 1of my favourite picks of the year the atmospheric writing of the winter on the Moors just perfect , as other reviewers have said it would havehad more depth if the complicated romance had been more explored butstill it didn‘t takeaway fromthe violence and corruptionof the wreckers,I personally lovedit.

Can‘t believe for some reason this book had escaped me for years , treated myself to the special hardback edition and have been reading It by the log burner in our cottage by the sea in November ! Absolutely perfect , pure spooky gothic thriller I did guess the real villain quite early on perhaps from watching the 1939 film many years ago with my grandparents . Jamaica inn will be one of my favourite picks of the year the atmospheric writing of 👆

A girl can‘t live alone Mary , without she goes queer in the head or comes to evil 😆perfect winter ❄️ gothic read

Well it‘s set in November on the wild windy Cornish coast & Wer off to the coast next week for my birthday 🥳 weekend so another #bookspinbingo pick

#Weekendreads @rachelsbrittain
#Scarathlon @BookwormAHN #blackcatcrew

#haunted #hotels #classics #mystery #daphnedumaurier #Cornwall #weird #eerie #shortstories #Malaysia #death #supernatural

This was a chilling read. Du Maurier weaves a masterful tale of suspense, drama and intrigue with a bit of romance for good measure. The back drop of the moors and granite tors make it so very atmospheric.

#ReadDuringStorm.... wasn't it ALWAYS raining?
#MayMontage

@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

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My first book by Du Maurier.

This is the story of young Mary Yellan , whose mother dies. Mary heads off to Jamaica Inn to live on the moors with her aunt and uncle. The moors are desolate and weather beaten. A thriller of pure tension, dark and violent. I loved it.

#Bookreport
It‘s been a slow reading week. But I did read this book and it‘s a memorable one. 🖤

#WeeklyForecast
I‘ve started Jamaica Inn for IRL Bookclub… very atmospheric 🖤
I have Babel on audible… it‘s a long listen, looking forward to starting it this week.

Have a good week everyone ♥️
Have a good week Cindy😘

I forgot about the twist! 😂

First book for #auldlangspine @monalyisha @AllDebooks and after sleeping on my review I have to give it 5 🌟 again (was going to be 4.75 last night!) It also covers #weather and #landscapes for #naturalitsybingo2023.

Other challenges:
#1935 #192025 @Librarybelle
#52bookclub2023 #cityorcountrynameintitle @LeeRHarry @Bluebird @squirrelbrain
#booked2023 #twiststretchbalance @Cinfhen @alisiakae @BarbaraTheBibliophage

My #bookspin number was a book from the #192025 challenge (#1935), but also does #auldlangspine and #pop23 #bookyoucouldreadforthefirsttimeagain.

#doublespin is a #readingtheamericas2023 book (#Venezuela), but also #roll100, #52bookclub23 - #caribbeanauthor and #atyin52books23 #tinkertailorsoldierspy.

@Librarybelle @BarbaraBB @TheAromaofBooks @monalyisha @AllDebooks @PuddleJumper @Cinfhen @squirrelbrain @Laughterhp @Cortg @KarenUK @Megabooks

Last book of 2022, I'll try to finish it before midnight to get to 162 read.

1. Anything that was set in a time period earlier than what the author is living in.
2. Anything by Daphne do Maurier

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

1. To me, it‘s historical fiction if the bulk of the action takes place at least fifty years before the book was written. In any case, I prefer historical fiction that takes place before I was born.
2. I don‘t remember how much of the tagged book takes place in autumn, but it definitely has a dark and spooky vibe to it.
#two4tuesday

I didn‘t like the narrator of this audiobook, and I didn‘t like how weak Aunt Patience is.

#AlphabetGame #letterJ

The tagged book shares the top spot with Just Mercy. I saw someone already posted about the latter, so I‘ll go with Daphne du Maurier. Loved this classic gothic read.

Tagging @BiblioLitten if you wish to play.

????? Another classic in the bag. There is nothing I love more than a good old fashioned gothic tale. Jamaica Inn gives you all of those things. It felt very much like a mixture of Brontë and Collins. The mystery of Collins Lady in White and Bronte‘s Jane Eyre (a personal favorite). The mysterious, dark inn, the moors, the heather the crashing sea all things I love.

Du Maurier is one of my favourite authors. I love her atmospheric dark writing. This was a good one and can‘t wait for the next!