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Rebecca

Daphne du Maurier,

Sally Beauman (Afterword)

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Jul 03, 2014 Jayme(theghostreader) rated it really liked it

This book surprised me. I didn't think I would like it as much as I did. I really liked the main character. I felt like I was seeing things through her eyes. I went on the journey with her.
There were two things that nagged me about this book. The first thing was I couldn't figured out when the story took place. They didn't mention a date anywhere. Second, I didn't really feel I got a decent idea of who Rebecca was. The other little thing I didn't like is how they viewed Rebecca's cancer as cont ...more

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Nov 27, 2011 Frankie rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: owned-read, read-in-2021

Reread this for the first time as an adult. The first time was long enough ago that I had no memory of the plot. These characters are all maddening. I do not like anyone, and the first half is painful. But I have to admit it’s gripping as. Also there’s some fun social satire like their endless polite lunch the day of a gruesome event. 😱

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Dec 01, 2010 Rachel rated it it was amazing

Having adored the Hitchock film version of this novel years ago, I can't believe it's taken me this long to read this novel.

Rebecca is simply astounding. Du Maurier doesn't write with flourishes, really, or a unique sense of humor or anything, she just bangs out a CLASSIC plot with finesse and undeniable impact. I love the romance here, Maxim and his new wife gaining complete empathy despite the odds--the truth about what happened to Rebecca, her shyness. Mrs. Danvers is such an effective villai ...more

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