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I hadn't heard of this book until recently - I hadn't realised Daphne du Maurier had written anything other than Rebecca! I know see she's written quite a few other books - more to add to my TBR. This one started off slowly, but picked up as I read further. It was less powerful than Rebecca, but a good story nonetheless.
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I have read several books by this author and i love the way she writes. In this instance I have listened to the Audio which is superbly narrated adding to the storyline. Essentially i see it as a book of deceit, subterfuge and counter-fuge (OK i know that is not a word). The romance is a little one sided in all cases. I think DU Maurier puffs real life into her characterisation and i can picture both Rachel and Philip although i don't ever remember seeing it on TV or film. Its definitely a 4 sta
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What a chilly opening for a book -- a child's guardian encouraging him to poke a murderer's 4-week old hanging corpse with a stick -- but it sets up a taut sense of foreboding for the rest of the book. Du Maurier draws us into a twilight-zone world where personal desires and obsessions can lead to very dark places. It's a good read.
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Du Maurier never fails to impress me. I loved this book. The suspense and atmosphere throughout had me tormented to know the truth. The writing was so descriptive and the dialogue sharp and believable.
My favourite of her's to date, even above Rebecca ! ...more
My favourite of her's to date, even above Rebecca ! ...more
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