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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
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: Death, Body horror, Grief, Incest, and Murder
Minor: Chronic illness and Cancer
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: Blood, Emotional abuse, Classism, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Misogyny, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Toxic relationship
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
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
violetaalseide's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Gaslighting and Murder
Minor: Alcohol, Infidelity, Gun violence, Cancer, Alcoholism, and Fire/Fire injury