A review by manikahemmerixh
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

4.5

The prose and composition of Rebecca get a 5 from me. It's so atmospheric and sets scenes incredibly well. As a whole though, I did find the narrative a bit slow. I think this is due to my own misconception of thinking that Rebecca was more tense than it actually is. I wouldn't say that suspense is a driving force in the story, even knowing as a reader that something bad has happened to our narrator in her past. The majority is much more pensive, showing us how Mrs. De Winter's thoughts draw her down different paths or lead her to jump to certain conclusions, often spurred on by the actions/words of those around her; followed by the last third which is more suspenseful regarding the fate of multiple characters but not nail biting. Still, I found it very charming.