Rebecca

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Summary: Rebecca is just irresistible
Review: The reason the book is called Rebecca is because, even if she was dead from the beginning of the story, Rebecca is the only interesting character in it. That is not to say the book is bad, not at all; it's charged with suspense and mystery from the moment Mr De Winter brings home wife number two, a simple young girl with the personality of a rabbit, who as soon as she arrives to Manderley is intimidated by the memory of the incomparable Rebecca, as present in her death as she was in life. Terrorized by a creepy servant who idolized her former mistress, bit by bit the second Mrs De Winter reconstructs the past of her new family and, of course Rebecca's. In some parts the story becomes a little heavy, besides, I found the atmosphere quite depressing, but I think that adds to the story, that sense of dread that comes from feeling Rebecca's awesome presence all over the lives of those involved with Manderley. It's a very, very good book, and I'm anxious to see the movie Hithcock made based on it, only him could do justice to this kind of story. A perfect choice to read in a stormy night.

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Summary: Couldn't put it down !
Review: On the edge of my seat excitement and suspense; thrilling and surprise ending. I would recommend this to anyone. Loved it !

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Summary: The Haunting of Manderley Estate
Review: Daphne du Maurier's brilliantly conceived, masterfully written book Rebecca, is an unforgettable masterpiece of love and suspense. This book cleverly incoporates love, betrayal, passion, suspense and thrill. Rebecca is one of the most enjoyable and thrilling books that I have ever read. With a magnificant storyline, and wonderfull executed characters, this book is hard to put down. This is by far the best book that du Maurier has ever written.

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Summary: Very good gothic novel
Review: Well, I had first picked it up at the library after glancing at the cover thinking it reminded me of an old goth book that I would've been into in high school, with the gothic look of Manderly and all. Anyway, this book was a real page turner (once you got going) I admit, the first parts of it were rather slow, it really started to pick up at the second Mrs. De Winter's first ball at Manderly, when Mrs. Danvers decieved her about the dress. After that it just unfolded and unfolded like a poisonious lotus blossom. The nameless second Mrs. De Winter is so very different than Rebecca, the first Mrs. De Winter, who is never present in the novel since she died eight months before the story begins. But her presence is still everywhere in the novel, Rebecca's clothes are ready to be worn, her dishes being eaten off of, her pen being used by the second Mrs. De Winter, everywhere she looked, it was always Rebecca, living in Rebecca's shadow, It was Rebecca who still ruled at Manderley, even if she is dead, Dead--but never forgotten. And I love the parts where Mrs. Danvers and Maxim describe Rebecca, so you can get a real taste of the kind of vuluptuous, irresistible devil that she was. She was so beautiful, so intelligent, nothing would stop her from having what she wanted. She had so many passionate affairs, etc . . .don't we all want a little decadence in our lives? she just had an unbelieveable life before her untimely death. in the end, Rebecca did win, she did triumph over Maxim, not in what Mrs. Danvers did at the end, but in how she died, it's a classic.

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Summary: The classic co-dependency novel
Review: I wanted to take the second Mrs. de Winter, give her a good shake and tell her to get a grip! It's no wonder du Maurier never gave her a name. Anyone with any gumption would have fired Mrs. Danvers after the second encounter, redecorated the west wing, given all those clothes to the local thrift shop, and had a life. Obviously well-written, classic story of suspense, etc, etc, but I had to force myself to finish this book - the heroine is so useless I had no empathy with her at all. And Maxim is another neurotic. No wonder the book is called Rebecca.

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Summary: rabecca, a bok that will never die
Review: Rebecca,by daphne du maurier is certainly a book that will never die, no mater how many times it is read it wil always have that same enchanting magic.It is it that kind of a book,that will always remain close to the readers heart. The story is about maxim de winter,the owner of manderly,a beautiful estate . After the death of his first wife, rebecca, maxim falls in love with the author,and takes his shy bride to manderly again.it is impossible to describe the magical feelings that the book creates. "she thought rebecca was alive in his heart,she thought that she still reigned over manderly" it is difficult to describe how rebecca died.Can a dead woman reign over the living.But she did die. she had no power for she was dead.Every reader kills rebecca at the end.Every reader identifies with the author.The magical effect that the book creates however will never die.......it will live forever,read the book to find out more.

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Summary: Absolutely one of the best books ever written!
Review: Rebecca is an incredable book! Every character is intricately created, making this book even better! During the time I was reading the beginning of the book, I found myself wishing I was like Rebecca...beautiful, clever, intelligent, adored by everyone...I later was glad that I'm not just like her. I found myself feeling sorry for Maxim (with all that he went through with her). I can sort of relate to him. I know people who are manipulative like HER and I know what he had to put up with...it is not pleasant! This is the best book in the world (almost). You just CAN'T not read it!

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Summary: Not great
Review: Even as a high school English teacher, this book was a little too wordy, and the climax wasn't really that great. If I were to rewrite this book, I would take out a word or two a sentence to shorten the book and Miss DuMaurier could have used some more events rather than just the second Mrs. DeWinter comparing herself to Rebecca, Maxim's first wife. The Ben character was underused, and Mrs. Danvers could have been more sinister. That is why I gave this book 1 Star.

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Summary: Daphne Du Mauriers' BEST litereary achievement!
Review: I'd always liked reading romance, you know the kind of old-fashioned one. This was one of my favourites. It's about this young girl, who is bossed (not exactly) by a nosey old lady. When this lady finds out that the guy sitting in the next table is Maxim, the fellow who appeared in the newspapers, she goes along & tries to establish contact. The girl(some how Du Maurier manages to finish the story withiut revealing her name), is embarassed & after a lot of confusion, finds that she actualy likes Maxim & he says that he likes her too & wants her to come with him. She does so & after going to his home, Manderley(That's how it begins..'Last night I dreamt I was in Manderley again')she thinks that she is not as good a replacement for Rebeca (who was the 1st wife of Maxim) In the end she finds BIG surprise waiting for her! But I won't tell u that, for it'll spoil your reading.

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Summary: Absolutely Mystifying!
Review: This book held me captive after finally getting through the first chapter, which is particularly boring. The symbolism of Manderly was actually the thing that intrigued me the most. I would recomend this book to any female who believes they are only ordinary and there is nothing special about them. This novel makes you realize there could be some one who thinks of you like Maxim thinks of the narrator.