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by Lisa Gabriele (Goodreads Author)

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Is anyone else a bit weirded out that none of the press surrounding this novel makes mention of the fact that it is an updated version of Du Maurier's "Rebecca"?

Jayme YES! Why isn't it being marketed as a retelling of Rebecca... it feels a bit like plagiarism to not mention it. …moreYES! Why isn't it being marketed as a retelling of Rebecca... it feels a bit like plagiarism to not mention it. (less)

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"Inspired by"? Lovely euphemism. How about writing your own book instead of stealing someone else's?

Rachel Stienberg The beauty of literature is that another and more modernized perspective can breathe new life into the subject. If you read the author's website and a…moreThe beauty of literature is that another and more modernized perspective can breathe new life into the subject. If you read the author's website and articles that she has written about her fascination with Daphne du Maurier's original work, you understand her own motivation for her retelling.
Literature builds off of other literature frequently. How often do fairy tales pop up in modern writing? Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch follows the structure of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. If we stopped trying to modernize art, we would experience an outdated form of it. How often are movies reformatted and retold from a different perspective, with new technologies?
If Lisa Gabriele was stealing, I'm fairly certain she would want to disguise her intentions a bit more. She probably wouldn't have kept the name "The Winters" and main plot points. If she was truly stealing, she absolutely wouldn't have admitted to being inspired by du Maurier's work and current events. Next time, try and do more research before you attack an author for being very blatant in her intentions. It makes you look foolish. (less)

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I’m curious what the thoughts are why the protagonist was never given a name? Is there some point to not giving her name I’m missing? 🤔

Jennifer Because in Daphne du Maurier's novel, Rebecca, the protagonist isn't given a name. Just read Rebecca.…moreBecause in Daphne du Maurier's novel, Rebecca, the protagonist isn't given a name. Just read Rebecca.(less)

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Last summer I read another novel that was a retelling of Rebecca and I simply can't remember the title or author. Does anyone have a clue as to what book I'm thinking of? I Googled "books like Rebecca" and got a list of 10 or 12 but none of them were it. Can anyone save my sanity?

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