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Summary: A true classic which is captivating
Review: I read this book for my Freshman English class last year, and I must admit I was not looking foward to it -- I figured it would be just another boring "classic." But I was definently wrong! This book was extremely absorbing and gripping, and I could not put it down until after I had finished the shocking conclusion.
Do yourself a favor and read this book -- it's definently worth your time.
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Summary: Manipulative masterpiece.
Review: The story begins with one of my favorite opening paragraphs (second only to A Tale of Two Cities): "Last night, I dreamed I went to Manderly again....." From there we are swept into a seaside story of paranoia and excrutiating love. Rebecca is a classic mystery story set in a lone English Manor by the sea and filled with dark secrets. It is a tale of rivalry. A new, young, painfully shy wife, is brought into a legendary estate, and forced to share her marriage with the presence of her husband's beautiful and tragically departed wife - Rebecca. I read this book for the first time when I was twelve years old. I thought Mrs. Danvers, the obsessed (maybe possessed is a better word) housekeeper was the devil (still do). I remember lying in bed in the dark of night, hearing only the ticking of a clock in the hallway and feeling that Rebecca was watching me too. I was insanely in love with Maxim, and desperate for his approval of our heroine. I used to try and guess what her "beautiful and unusual name" could possibly be, since Du Maurier never tells us but consistently refers to it, admitting later that she could simply never think of one. Du Maurier, one of the great masters of suspense, uses the art of manipulation in its' finest form here - leading your mind and thoughts where she wants them to go. You feel what she wants you to feel and are shocked when she wants you to be shocked. You smell the salty sea. You hear the dark ocean waves lapping on the shore like long, cold fingers. And most of all, you share the terror of the unyielding presence of Rebecca. A jolly good read.
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Summary: Spellbinding and Haunting!!
Review: "Rebecca" by Daphne Du Maurier is arguably one of the best books ever written.
The presence of Rebecca is haunting and unforgettable. The shy, timid and unamed second Mrs. DeWinter is another wonderful character, although she is overshadowed by the commanding presence of Rebecca. Another worthy character is that of Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper who seems to keep Rebecca's presence 'ever alive'.
Ms. Du Maurier's prose is simple and flowing, providing a spellbinding and haunting read.
A permenant book by my bedside, "Rebecca" will be read over and over again.
A wonderful read for all age groups, I truly reccomend it to everyone.
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Summary: Vile!
Review: This book is terrible. The whole thing could be summed up with "I'm depressed. Boo hoo." Need I say more?
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Summary: Rebecca-Romantic Suspense
Review: Rebecca was a book of romance and suspense that was very well written. Daphne Du Maurier wrote this very well and showed lots of detail in the book. Like when she told about Manderly she went into such fine detail about the sounds and smells and look of the estate. When she told about how Mrs. Danvers treated Mrs. De Winter I could understand how she felt. This book also showed me how life was in a house like that. It showed how the head of the house kept charge of all the help.
This book was really good and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good book. It was well written, good dialogue, and enough detail to help you understand what was happening in the book. And you will never believe the ending so I suggest that anyone who reads this go read that book.
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Summary: Book of the century
Review: This was literally the best book I have ever read. The characters were extremely well developed and the book takes you through a journey of a woman learning her place in the world and a man learning to trust agian. A truly remarkable depiction of people as they were and are.
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Summary: Preferable Edition
Review: I recently purchased this edition to give to a friend as a gift, and I was pleased to see that it had some nice extras, like du Maurier's early notes for the book. I would definitely recommend this edition over the Avon edition, in part because I noticed that the Avon edition lists du Maurier as the author of that horrid sequel attempt, which was actually excreted by Susan Hill. There's no telling what to expect from a publisher capable of such a mistake. As for the novel itself, my original glowing review still stands. This story will never lose its appeal for me.
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Summary: Heart Breaker!!!
Review: When I first got the book (very recently) I didn't expect much to it. I mean the sad reason I got it was because "REBECCA" was my name, and I've always wanted to read a book all about "ME". But the moment I set my reading bud to work I absolutly fell in love with it. To give a brief describtion of the book is impossible. And I mean it when I say that. It is filled with such suspense and mystery that you have to read it yourself in order to find out. After reading the book (in just 2 days) I hated myself to death for finishing it. It leaves so puzzled and sad, I had to cry myself to sleep that night(which probably won't happen to you because I'm in a very emotional stage of my life). But if you really don't want your heart to break I suggest you to be very prepared, which I was not unfortunately. I would suggest this to anyone because after reading it, it gives you an very needed slap into reality.
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Summary: Rebecca
Review: I recently read this book for a book discussion group. Although it was wordy at times, I enjoyed it. I went on to read "My Cousin Rachel" by the same author, which is even better!
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Summary: Suspense begins with the never named narrator of this book.
Review: And you thought you had problems. Our never-named narrator marries a millionaire twice her age, and moves back to her husband's estate, Manderley, on the coast of Cornwall, England. Soon her husband's now dead first wife, Rebecca, whose body was never discovered, begins to invisibly invade the newlyweds. If that's not enough, add Mrs. Danvers, the all-seeing housekeeper who yearns to have the original first lady of the house back in charge, and a mysterious man who surprises our narrator at every turn and you've got what you paid for: A terrific page-turning mystery. Rebecca is du Maurier at her very best, which is why, 60 years after its first publication, Rebecca continues to deliver mystery and intrigue to her readers and why annually thousands visit Cornwall, in search of Manderley. You'll read this book more than once and each time you do, you'll appreciate the evocative and intriguing way du Maurier lures you into Manderley's mysterious world.
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