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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
Exquisite prose that vines around you and pulls you into this wonderful, haunting and elaborate romantic thriller. There were so many gorgeous passages I had to re-read to enjoy and appreciate them. Just like the long and winding road up to Manderlay, this is a great novel with rich characters, a wonderfully paced narrative, and a story that will linger in your memory long after you finish the last page.
Closer to 3.5*
The pacing of this book S U C K E D.
However, the atmosphere, the discussion about identity, the overlooming just psychological exploration of Rebecca and what that means was interesting. But I personally didn’t need it to be 75% of the book. I get it, you’re comparing yourself to Rebecca on every page.
However the last 25-30% of this book really threw me for a LOOP and I was considering giving this 4 stars but idk I haven’t really found what I value in classics and I’m not sure Du Maurier is what I’m looking for when it comes to classics. This just felt unnecessary long especially considering it didn’t feel like the plot really picked up until the last chunk of the book.
The pacing of this book S U C K E D.
However, the atmosphere, the discussion about identity, the overlooming just psychological exploration of Rebecca and what that means was interesting. But I personally didn’t need it to be 75% of the book. I get it, you’re comparing yourself to Rebecca on every page.
However the last 25-30% of this book really threw me for a LOOP and I was considering giving this 4 stars but idk I haven’t really found what I value in classics and I’m not sure Du Maurier is what I’m looking for when it comes to classics. This just felt unnecessary long especially considering it didn’t feel like the plot really picked up until the last chunk of the book.
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Daphne du Maurier really said "what if the narrator from
tense
dark
mysterious
tense
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
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
I could not bear to continue reading how the protagonists let’s everyone walk over her