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Manderley and I had a much more successful visit this time around, as compared to the first time I read this book several years ago. Here's the key: This is not a romance novel. It's a psychological suspense novel. As I reread Rebecca with this in mind, I had a much greater appreciation for its artistry, the way Daphne du Maurier skillfully used words to create a mood and increase the suspense.
We can never go back again, that much is certain. The past is still close to us. The things we have tri...more
One of my favorites. Haunting and beautiful. Unforgettable.
Ahhhhhh Manderley. I can picture it so easily. Wish I could go there.
Rebecca is thought to be Du Maurier's most famous and well-considered novel. It was first published in 1938 and received Britain's National Book Award. It was made into a movie in 1940 and that won the Academy award for best motion picture.
UPDATE: April 25, 2016 Re-Read with the Reading for Pleasure Book Club. Large buddy read. Looking forward to the discussion with ...more
Ahhhhhh Manderley. I can picture it so easily. Wish I could go there.
Rebecca is thought to be Du Maurier's most famous and well-considered novel. It was first published in 1938 and received Britain's National Book Award. It was made into a movie in 1940 and that won the Academy award for best motion picture.
UPDATE: April 25, 2016 Re-Read with the Reading for Pleasure Book Club. Large buddy read. Looking forward to the discussion with ...more
4.5 stars
Well, everybody knows about Rebecca. If they haven't read the book, they must have heard one of the most famous first lines, "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again." or watched the famous Hitchcock's adaptation. Either way, it's one of the most famous 20th century classics.
I few months ago, I watched the movie as part of my Oscar Best Picture Marathon (Laurence Olivier...sigh!!!) so I was familiar with the general outline of the story. Reading the book was a whole different expe ...more
Well, everybody knows about Rebecca. If they haven't read the book, they must have heard one of the most famous first lines, "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again." or watched the famous Hitchcock's adaptation. Either way, it's one of the most famous 20th century classics.
I few months ago, I watched the movie as part of my Oscar Best Picture Marathon (Laurence Olivier...sigh!!!) so I was familiar with the general outline of the story. Reading the book was a whole different expe ...more
Jul 13, 2013
Lynnie
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it was amazing
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Feb 2024: I was surprised to see that I've only read this book twice and that the last time was nearly 30 years ago! I have seen films and TV series and read essays, a sequel and a prequel. I always say that Daphne du Maurier is one of my favourite authors too!
I listened to the audio, read by Anna Massey. She played Mrs Danvers in the 1979 BBC mini series (Joanna David and Jeremy Brett). She was brilliant, her clipped tones perfect for the era and her Mrs Danvers was so chilling (especially the ...more
I listened to the audio, read by Anna Massey. She played Mrs Danvers in the 1979 BBC mini series (Joanna David and Jeremy Brett). She was brilliant, her clipped tones perfect for the era and her Mrs Danvers was so chilling (especially the ...more
Loved it! Adding it to my top ten favorites of all time reads!
I thought this started slow and most of the time I wanted to give our Mrs. de Winters a few classes on boosting self-confidence .... and then things picked up and didn't slow down.
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Rebecca is famous for good reason -- it is a classic English murder mystery with a small cast of interesting characters, set in the hauntingly-beautiful mansion called Manderley. I find the book a little dated -- the age discrepancy between the heroine and her husband is less common in novels these days, and the heroine's shy deference to her husband is also less acceptable. As is often the case, the portrayal of the villain -- actually two villains, but I don't want to spoil the story -- are ex
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Dec 31, 2012
Zahara Cerise cares about alien existential angst
rated it
it was amazing
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Jul 22, 2014
John’aLee
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liked it
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Apr 20, 2016
Dessi
marked it as to-read
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