A review by _cararichardson
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read most, if not all of this book in high school but I didn’t remember it so I thought it deserved a reread. I liked this even more than I did in before. The prose, the setting, and Mrs. de Winter’s narration were so compelling. Mrs. de Winter’s painful insecurity in the first portion of the book is 100% relatable to my early 20s. Mrs. Danvers was a great and genuinely scary character as well. And of course, Rebecca. All the characters’ awe and obsession with Rebecca is haunting and deepens the gothic vibes. A captivating story with complicated characters and relationships!
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