Rebecca

Having finally delved into the pages of Daphne du Maurier's timeless classic, "Rebecca," I am pleased to award it a well-deserved five out of five stars. This novel is a true gem, and its enchanting narrative has left an indelible mark on my literary journey.Du Maurier's prose is nothing short of wonderful, a testament to her mastery of language and storytelling. The words flow effortlessly, painting vivid images and evoking a sense of timelessness that captivates the reader from the very beginning. The sheer elegance of her writing style is a joy to experience, making "Rebecca" a literary masterpiece that stands the test of time.At the heart of the novel is a gentle romance that unfolds with subtlety and grace. The delicate dance between the unnamed protagonist and the brooding Maxim de Winter is woven with nuance, creating a magnetic pull that keeps you immersed in their world. The romance is tender, yet tinged with an air of mystery, setting the stage for a narrative that goes beyond the conventional love story.The plot, indeed, is both intriguing and engaging. "Rebecca" is a tale of secrets, hidden pasts, and the haunting legacy of the enigmatic Rebecca herself. The atmospheric setting of Manderley adds a layer of suspense to the story, making every revelation and twist all the more compelling. As the protagonist navigates the complexities of her new life and unravels the mysteries surrounding her husband's first wife, the reader is taken on a mesmerizing journey of discovery and suspense.In conclusion, "Rebecca" is a literary triumph that lives up to its status as a classic. With its wonderful prose, gentle romance, and an intricately plotted narrative, it is no wonder that this novel continues to capture the hearts of readers across generations. Du Maurier's ability to craft a tale that is both timeless and evocative is nothing short of extraordinary. "Rebecca" is a must-read for those who appreciate the art of storytelling and the enduring allure of a well-crafted classic.

Overall I truly did enjoy this story very much although; it took me reading it in its entirety to say I loved it; because while reading it I had bouts of hating it too. At times, I felt very frustrated with the main female character and I would find myself cursing her out loud as I read due to her rediculous self destructive behaviors, internal thoughts and decisions. It was at times hard to read how she chose to handle situations and many scenes with her made me cringe. However, I do want to say I realize she was very young and for the time frame alot of her odd behaviors stemmed from how she had been brought up (not a part of the wealthy elite crowd) as well as how women where vjewed and treated and she felt almost painfully out of place. She definitely had severe anxiety and was always "so frightened" and acted like a small child alot which also sort of made me question Max's romantic interest in her and made me think there would have been only one thing he could have wanted from her as in the beginning she had no real interests no personality and no desire to try to change anything because she was so "nervous". With that said I did enjoy this book and the creep factor kept me curious and the twists kept me on my toes until the end.

I'd never read this before, nor have I seen the movie I was missing so much. A wonderfully dark and deceptively told tale. I could feel the ambiance coming off the screen. I was shocked at all the psychological twisty, rather deep and dark Freudian/Jungian stuff found in this novel.It really affected me more than most dark and twisty psychological thrillers do.Rebecca seems a fierce response or callback for lack of a better word to Jane Eyre. Both novels stand very firmly on their own. Rebecca need not be seen in light of other novels, but it's interesting to see how she responds to some of the material in the earlier classic.Normally a simpering woman who is dying for a man to just sweep her away from it all (no matter when it was written) would turn me off. The fact that she's afraid to trouble him or speak up to him makes sense, but also made me very sad for her at first. The genius is though I kept thinking "pack it up. Leave him," I felt connected to the nameless narrator through the novel as if I was the one in her position. I felt stuck. I felt nervous. I cringed along with her. I found my pulse quickening every time Mrs. Danvers came near. I was scared - literally scared while reading this in the middle of the day.The dreams that begin and end the book are stunning in the way they set the mood and tell the truth when our narrator can't seem to tell herself the truth. Her daydreams are full of fanciful, childish nattering, but the dreams are the real thing. The juxtaposition of the truth in her dreams v the silliness of her daydreams is very telling and full of foreboding. Du Maurier writes very melodramatic plot without ever tipping into sentimental or soggy language so well that it's almost easy to miss how melodramatic the plot actually is. She's also a master of class and all those games people play, which is a callback to Jane Eyre, but so much of this is in the narrator's fearful mind that it's wildly different from the actual scenes in Jane Eyre.I also think the nameless narrator is a perfect way to add one more layer of her personality -- added to her hair, the way she dresses, all of her hiding, acquiescing, nail biting, her class and the way they met -- this is a well-built and very believable character. The daydreaming tops it off for me. She can't deal with her life and shunts all of her wishes and fears into fantasy.One more thought is that these women - the two Mrs. de Winters - are like two sides of the same person, and in the end de Winter manages to kill them both (and they're both willing to let him.) Sure, the narrator is technically still alive, but it's just a slower/different form of death. There's a lot to say about that from the world of psychobabble, but I'll spare us all.My final thought was "did Sylvia Plath love this novel?" I don't know, but in her late (mostly Ariel-era) poems, there's a lot that has the feel (and some of the imagery) of this novel. I tried to do a quick search, but all I learned is that Agatha Christie wrote to du Maurier about the nameless narrator.I loved it. It moved me. If I'd gotten a degree in psychoanalysis, I would have wanted to use this as some part of my dissertation: especially in the responses of women to the women in the novel.

Una trepidante historia de suspenso que te mantendrá al borde del asiento con sus maravillosas descripciones y sus giros oscuros. 100% recomendada para los amantes del thriller.

die Tochter war sehr glücklich das Buch lesen zu können.

Arrived as described. Hard cover with special edition for 80th anniversary.

I love the cover of this book, especially the letters that shine in gold when light falls on them.

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