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kirstencholewa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
It may have been the audio format, but was difficult at times to know when the narrator was imagining scenarios or if it was actually happening.
Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
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, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
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, Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
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: Ableism, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Sexism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Dementia, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
flaweddimension's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
That is Rebecca's terrible legacy.
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gun violence
stavoosh's review against another edition
4.25
We follow an unnamed narrator who serves as a young companion to a bitter old woman and falls in love with the mysterious Manderley estate owner, Maxim de Winter. From the beginning, she compares her "gaucherie" to his late wife, Rebecca's, sophistication. The story unfolds as the narrator tries to find her place in Manderley and has trouble taking on the role of a wife and lady of the house because of her inexperience and their large age gap.
Daphne du Maurier is a talented writer. The setting of Manderley seems to come right off the page and the motifs/symbolism interwoven throughout the setting is worth the read. I know that she actually based the setting on an estate she rented, which is obvious with how the descriptions seem cinematic.
Although the book begins with the aftermath of the story, reaching the end after a long journey almost reinforces the surprise. I can completely understand how this is a gothic classic. I think heavy critique of this book fails to consider that it was published in 1938 and therefore, it has thrilling aspects that are creepy but not as freaky as they would've been had it been written today. I did find it boring at times and lacking the seed of mystery that usually carries you through a thriller. If I hadn't known this book had a creepy factor to it, the gothic aspect would've completely gone over my head until the <i>window incident</i>. The story definitely picked up the pace towards the last third and had me coming up with crazy theories
Would definitely recommend, especially to people who prefer subtle thrillers that aren't too explicit and are more creepy than scary. Also the writing is study-worthy!
Moderate: Death and Suicide attempt
bella_t_16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Incest, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Cancer and Chronic illness
phoenyxashes19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness
I have mixed feelings about this book. First of all, I really loved the writing and the way the story was told. It really encapsulated the mood. The characters were well written and the storyline too. There was suspense.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: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
pichine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death