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Daphne du Maurier

Start date: July 15, 2016

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Why we're reading this: Came in First in the Poll and is an English Classic
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Jan 04, 2024 Katherine Sas rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: realism, gothic-horror

Fantastic. I loved the dread and paranoia-laden bulk of the book a bit more than the more procedural ending, but that's only a preference. The whole thing is a taut exploration of intense imposter syndrome and the dangers of prioritizing appearances, reputation, and the status quo over love and truth. For a fairly self-conscious, people pleasing person such as myself, it's absolutely triggering. I'll definitely be reading more of Daphne Du Maurier. ...more

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Feb 24, 2014 GONZA rated it really liked it

Beautiful, one of those books that I wonder who could continue to write after reading it. I was also sure I've seen the movie, but the story caught me and the writing, so fluid and elegant, dragged me towards an ending that just did not remember. Wonderful.

Bellissimo, uno di quei libri per cui mi chiedo chi mai potrebbe continuare a scrivere dopo averlo letto. Ero anche sicura di aver visto il film, ma la trama mi ha catturato e la scrittura, cosí fluida ed elegante, mi ha trascinato verso un fi ...more

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