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fleurette
Oct 25, 2017 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: mystery, classic
I struggled with this book a lot. I've started it about two years ago, read something like 30% and put it away, than again read the next 30% and stopped once again. Finally I've finished it and it isn't that bad after all.

What I really didn't like are all those descriptions of the gardens and landscapes. They are dull and boring. But the whole sombre and mysterious atmosphere of the story is very well-done and that is definitely one of the best parts of the book. The story is also pretty fascina ...more
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Elle
Mar 02, 2018 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
I really enjoyed du Maurier's writing. She writes in a way that feels so much older than the time period presented in the novel while still remaining relatable and energetic. This is a classic that doesn't drag. The characters are rich and fully fledged and the storyline moves quite well. The only downside is the intermittently overly florid language...du Maurier does tend to overdo her nature descriptions on occasion. The ending was a bit sudden, which (because the ending is always the determin ...more
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J.P.
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Oct 12, 2013 marked it as to-read
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Kaitlin
Jul 13, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Veronica
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Aug 15, 2015 marked it as to-read
Amber
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S.L. Berry
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Serena
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Megan
Oct 02, 2020 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Laura
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Mandi
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Erin
Mar 28, 2020 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: library, classics
Shannon
Jul 05, 2020 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: mysteries, classics
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