A review by jackohdee
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

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

4.5

What a ride. Starts as a catharsis of class anxiety, but starts shifting gears into thriller territory pretty quickly. 

I completely love Rebecca, she was really living. Maybe the best unseen character in fiction? It's her or Bob Sacamano. I'll miss Frank Crawley and the moments of kindness he offers - they are the only relief amongst the utter hostility of Manderly. It does sound like a lovely home, though. Shame about the vibes. 

Can't wait to watch the Hitchcock movie. He's exactly the right kind of freak to take this one on.