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Summary: "Rebecca" combines English simplicity with English elegance.
Review: "Rebecca" is an absolutely outstanding book. While combining English charm and elegance with the arrogance of the aristocracy, Du Maurier creates a sense of intriguing charm and superb realism. One can sense the mysterious surroundings at the ever-elegant Manderly mansion while still remaining attached to the haughty Mrs. Van Hopper introduced many years before. "Rebecca" is well worth anyone's time
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Summary: An enchanting story that captures your attention.
Review: Rebecca is an enchanting story that captures your attention and won't let go until the last page is read. The second Mrs. DeWinter arrives at Manderly to a house filled with memories of the first Mrs. deWinter, Rebecca. Rebecca, it seems, was the perfect woman; beautiful, sociable, intelligent. Manderly and the people who knew Rebecca have were shattered and shocked by her death. As the second Mrs. deWinter discovers all of the things that made everyone love Rebecca she begins to feel like she doesn't belong. Will she ever find her place at Manderly?
A mystery encased in a love story, Rebecca is filled with descriptions that make the story come alive and keeps you turning the page to find out what happens from the enticing beginning to the surprising end.
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Summary: It was the best.
Review: This novel is about a rich, hansom, man name Maxim De Winterwho has a dark secret about his ex-wife--Rebecca. This novel is about his marriage with his new wife, which is the narrator of the story. Throughout the book, Rebecca's death seem to hunt the whole town espicially Maxim's new wife. This book was fabulous. It was a very interesting,trilling mystery and exciting book. You don't want to put it down.
Kelly So
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Summary: One of the Greatest Stories Ever Written
Review: One of Daphne du Maurier's finest novels. Rebecca is one of the best romantic suspence novels of our time. In Rebecca the rich hansom Maxim de Winter, seems that he can't get over the loss of his first wife, the beautiful and accomplished Rebecca. He then goes to Monte Carlo where he meets and supposedly falls in love with the narrator of the story. She then goes to his house the haunting house called Manderly.Which is run by the sinister Mrs. Danvers,who worshipped the ground Rebecca walked on. The narrator gets caught up in the life of the former mistress of Manderly Rebecca. This novel is a stunning portral of the fine writting style of Daphne du Maurier. Readers get hooked and don't want to let go until the end
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Summary: A wonderful story - suspenseful to the very end
Review: Daphne Du Maurier has done a wonderful job in her story. Rebecca is one of her finest works. The characters are so real and the story is very intense and addicting. You never really know the outcome until the last words. A must read for all
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Summary: a good old fashion Gothic love story and murder mistery.
Review: This ia a good old fashion love story and murder mistery all rolled in to one exicting page turner of a novel. It also teaches younger readers and reminds older ones to trust and believe in the one that you love, things are always not what they seem
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Summary: This book is intriguing and exciting!
Review: I read Rebecca for my 11th grade literature class. I really enjoyed this book because of its mystery and suspense. The plot is a romantic one, but it isn't your usual "happily ever after" ending. I found myself caught up in the world of Manderly and its affairs. The story centers around the second wife of Maxim de Winter, owner of the famous Manderly estate. The pretty, graceful, and cultured Rebecca, Maxim's first wife, was killed in a sailing accident. The new Mrs. de Winter has no idea of what she is getting into when she arrives at Manderly. She constantly feels criticized and compared to Rebecca, especially by Rebecca's loyal maid, Mrs. Danvers. She wonders if Maxim is still in love with Rebecca and imagines herself as only a companion to him, although she is deeply in love with him. Suspense and mystery grows throughout the story as the new wife discovers mysterious things about Rebecca, Mrs. Danvers, and many others. The reader is in for a surprise ending, but will enjoy the outcome of the story.
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Summary: Wonderful thriller
Review: I finally had the time to finish reading this wonderful thriller! Daphne du Maurier's prose carries so many important details woven together that every paragraph must be savored. Her books are not ones to speed read. As with My Cousin Rachel, the title character is created out of the other characters recollections of her, her possessions and her history. Unlike Rachel, Rebecca's appearance doesn't allow for her to make any explanations or tell her version of the story. Both books end abbruptly but with Rebecca there's a chance for happiness for the protagonist.
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Summary: A pleasing book
Review: This wonderful book bored me quite a bit of the way through, but maybe that is because I am a high-school student, and I had to read it. Without pressure, most books are much more pleasing. However, looking back, thinking about it, I love this book. Du Maurier is a talented author. She has created a grand environment, the immense Manderley. She has also made great and intriguing characters: the young, timid narrator, quite often the only one who is left not knowing what is going on (she is never referred to by her first name); the rich, enigmatic Maxim De Winter, the narrator's husband; the loyal servants, including the ever-active Frith and the bumbling Robert; the unforgettable Mrs. Danvers, always seeming to lurk in the shadows, always looking upon Mrs. De Winter with a keen eye of expectancy and detest; the tactless Beatrice; Maxim's agent, Frank Crawley; and of course, the dead, ever-present, haunting Rebecca. The narrator comes to Manderley, completely new to this lifestyle, and forever falls in the shadow of Rebecca. She learns of Rebecca's fate, having drowned in the sea after her boat capsized. She learns everything about the ways of Manderley, and tries to follow these unwritten laws. Then, a ship crashes somewhere near Manderley, and a diver is sent to survey the damage. When he comes up, he reports the discovery of Rebecca's ship! He also reports a body found in the cabin. Could there have been another passenger onboard? Did Rebecca even drown at all? Could she have been murdered? I won't spoil the big surprises, suffice to say this is where the plot twists and you begin to see the shades of gray. And of course, the last surprise, which is even foreshadowed on page 3 or 4, is given on the last page for the final eye-opener.
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Summary: Trish
Review: I always read the reviews at Amazon before I spend money and shipping to buy a book. When reading the reviews for this book I was pissed. I was reading through the reviews and thought, "WOW I've got to read this!" Then I got to Barbara's review and she ruined it for me. Why on earth would you spoil the book for potential readers by giving away the ending?? Barbara defends her actions......Bull! There is no defense! I just hate it when someone tells the ending of a book or movie. Suffice it to say...I'm not going to buy the book now!
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