A review by chloenrogers
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

An accessible place to start for anyone wanting to get into classics. This feels so modern in writing style, and gorgeously done, too. Much of this prose feels like experiencing a still life painting, enlarging the tiny details, the minute brush strokes. The way the light falls, the way the flowers are arranged - there is no detail that doesn’t feel important and lush. Not to mention a plot that dangles you over the edge of mystery, finally pushing you over the climactic end. I also found the protagonist to be fleshy and real, with wants and desires and actions I could see her making. Sprinkled with humour, this has to be one of my favourite classics. 
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