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gvstyris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I wondered how many people there were in the world who suffered, and continued to suffer, because they could not break out from their own web of shyness and reserve, and in their blindness and folly built up a great distorted wall in front of them that hid the truth.
Very unsure about how to rate this book. Rebecca has been on my mental TBR for years, primarily because of its enduring influence on other media I love (Gone Girl, even various Taylor Swift songs hahah), so my expectations were probably unfairly high.
And, in many ways, they were met. I loved the Gothic setting and eerie tone, as well as the slow build of tension -- although I totally get where it'll bug other readers, given how long it takes to reach any action. Manderley is almost a character in-and-of-itself, which was super compelling, and du Maurier's prose really is gorgeous. I also really admired the shift in the narrator's voice throughout the novel as she lost her youthful naivety and grew into her role of 'Mrs de Winter.'
I am glad it cannot happen twice, the fever of first love. For it is a fever, and a burden, too, whatever the poets may say.
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Incest and Classism
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, Infertility, and Suicide
rachelfayreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Murder, and Toxic relationship
ranee_samaniego's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
My biggest qualm with the novel was that the "romance" between Mr. and Mrs. de Winter was entirely unhealthy, manipulative, and nothing to be desired. I cannot stand to read a novel where the main female is constantly afraid of angering her partner, both of them pretending to be "ok" around others, and her desparately trying to making their relationship work while he keeps telling her that she should work harder at it all. That kind of story hits a bit too close to my personal trigger warnings.
However, it could be said that Daphne du Maurier hit the nail on the head creating that kind of unhealthy romance, and that she was commenting on society.
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Terminal illness
jayjayjers's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicide, and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness and Incest
eva_jean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Murder and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Incest and Infidelity
Minor: Terminal illness and Cultural appropriation
readingduckling's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I will definitely read it again, maybe the rating will be better then, but for now I think 4 stars are fitting.
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Infertility, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Cursing, Grief, Suicide, Medical content, Murder, Cancer, Alcohol, Classism, Dysphoria, Gaslighting, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Terminal illness
Minor: Infertility and Pregnancy
zulmiro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexism, Infidelity, Death, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Terminal illness, Grief, Ableism, Murder, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, and Incest
Moderate: Alcohol, Mental illness, Animal cruelty, Classism, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, and Medical trauma
javafenn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, Classism, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Misogyny, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Toxic relationship
zorazadiezahrah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Death, Murder, Violence, Pregnancy, Grief, and Toxic relationship