The King's General

by Daphne DuMaurier
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  • ID: 6904
  • Added: 2025-12-05
  • Updated: 2025-12-05
  • Reviews: 3
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Snow and Pink Roses · 2025-12-05
original 3.50

The book is enjoyed for its originality and positive portrayal of disability. The reviewer is in two minds about the overall experience.

The reviewer is in two minds about The King's General, appreciating its originality and the positive portrayal of disability. They found the story unique and refreshing, which added a layer of depth to the narrative. However, the reviewer also had some reservations, making the overall experience a bit mixed. The book's strengths lie in its originality and the way it handles sensitive topics, but there are areas that might not resonate with all readers.

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    I'm in two minds about this book.

    I greatly enjoyed the originality of the story and its positive portrayal of disability.

    The book's strengths lie in its originality and the way it handles sensitive topics.

Daphne du Maurier Website · Ann Willmore · 2025-12-05
compelling 4.00

The King's General is a compelling novel that serves as a piece of escapism. It captures the post-war mood and brings the house of Menabilly to life.

Ann Willmore found The King's General to be a compelling novel that served as a form of escapism, which was particularly fitting for the post-war era. The book brings the house of Menabilly to life and captures the mood of the time effectively. The reviewer appreciated the historical context and the way the story unfolds, making it a memorable read. The novel's ability to transport the reader to another time and place is one of its strongest assets.

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    The Kings General is a compelling novel.

    It was essentially a piece of escapism which suited the post-war mood of the time and brought the house of Menabilly ...

    The book brings the house of Menabilly to life and captures the mood of the time effectively.

She Reads Novels · 2013-02-07
excellent 4.00

While not among the top Daphne du Maurier novels, it is still a beloved read. The story is engaging and the historical accuracy is appreciated.

The reviewer enjoyed The King's General but didn't rank it among their top Daphne du Maurier novels. They found the story engaging and appreciated the historical accuracy, which added depth to the narrative. The book's setting and characters were particularly well-crafted, making it a compelling read despite not being a top-tier work by the author. The reviewer is looking forward to exploring more of du Maurier's works.

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    While The King's General doesn't rank as one of my top three or four Daphne du Maurier novels I still loved it and am looking forward to the ...

    The story is engaging and the historical accuracy is appreciated.

    The book's setting and characters were particularly well-crafted.

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