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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
How do you feel about not knowing the identity of the narrator of the book you are reading?
That is one of the unique aspects of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. I read this as part of a buddy read and it was such an interesting read to dissect with that group! Rarely do I ever read a book where I cannot root for anyone but genuinely, every character in this book was deranged and delusional. And I ate it up! I found myself gasping and even gagging at times while learning about the inner workings of the narrator, Maxim, and the titular Rebecca. Even side characters like Mrs. Danvers and Frank had some interesting traits and skeletons in their closets. This is the perfect spooky fall read. I wish the ending was a bit more clear/ironed out, but I still enjoyed this book greatly and recommend to all!
That is one of the unique aspects of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. I read this as part of a buddy read and it was such an interesting read to dissect with that group! Rarely do I ever read a book where I cannot root for anyone but genuinely, every character in this book was deranged and delusional. And I ate it up! I found myself gasping and even gagging at times while learning about the inner workings of the narrator, Maxim, and the titular Rebecca. Even side characters like Mrs. Danvers and Frank had some interesting traits and skeletons in their closets. This is the perfect spooky fall read. I wish the ending was a bit more clear/ironed out, but I still enjoyed this book greatly and recommend to all!
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Took a while to rev up but then it never stopped -- I had a much more sinister understanding of Maxim by the end, and wow was that an ending.
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Un roman où l'horreur est insidieuse. Elle rentre par chaque pore, chaque pensée, chaque mot.
Incroyable.
Incroyable.
I would never have picked this book up on my own but I'm so glad it was the book club pick. It wasn't what I was expecting but it turned out to be way better.
Though the story starts off a bit dull, it reels you in once Mrs. De Winter arrives at Manderley. After that it became unputdownable. Well-deserved five stars. Plus it says a lot that this book has never gone out of print since 1935. ;)
Though the story starts off a bit dull, it reels you in once Mrs. De Winter arrives at Manderley. After that it became unputdownable. Well-deserved five stars. Plus it says a lot that this book has never gone out of print since 1935. ;)
challenging
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
slow-paced