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A review by ahalsnad
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
3.0
Overall the story is decent, but I was a little disappointed as the book didn't seem interesting/thrilling until 65%. Afterward, it picked up the pace and was good with a twist in the story but ended rather abruptly and flat for my liking.
The narrator seemed to live in her head rather than in reality. She imagined her life on a tangent based on a certain thought. She was too shy and insecure in the beginning, and she was scared of almost everyone. But slowly through the difficult times, she finds her security and becomes a new person. I like the way her character developed from a naive young lady towards a mature lady handling difficult situations.
The description of Manderly is amazing. The happy valley and the cottage near the cove, makes one want to move into the place. The character of Rebecca was well described, a sure-footed lady who left a mark on everyone even after her passing. All in all, a good story describing the period, how people lived, and the customs of the times, a classic.
The narrator seemed to live in her head rather than in reality. She imagined her life on a tangent based on a certain thought. She was too shy and insecure in the beginning, and she was scared of almost everyone. But slowly through the difficult times, she finds her security and becomes a new person. I like the way her character developed from a naive young lady towards a mature lady handling difficult situations.
The description of Manderly is amazing. The happy valley and the cottage near the cove, makes one want to move into the place. The character of Rebecca was well described, a sure-footed lady who left a mark on everyone even after her passing. All in all, a good story describing the period, how people lived, and the customs of the times, a classic.