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My Cousin Rachel
by Daphne du Maurier
"She has done for me at last. Rachel, my torment."
My Cousin Rachel is my second novel by Daphne du Maurier, and I have to say, she is one hell of a storyteller. While the story is a definite slow burn, you get to experience suspense and an itching sense of curiosity. She takes us on this journey through the eyes of a character who has, frankly, no sense of his own and has the annoying capability of acting like a sulky, spoiled child. He has grown up in the shadow of his cousin, Ambrose, and shares his beliefs religiously. But after Ambrose's untimely death after his marriage to Rachel, Philip (our protagonist) is lost. And he pours all his grief into believing that his cousin's wife is the murderer.
From the beautiful Cornish scenery to Florence, the book does wonders in involving you. And you spend the first few chapters being highly suspicious of Rachel, as Philip paints an evil portrait of who he believes she is. But when we do meet her, you can't help but be enchanted with her along with Philip. All the while thinking, did she? Or did she not? My Cousin Rachel contains all the best parts of what I loved about Rebecca, also putting on a strong feminist front. And I loved the ending. Absolutely loved it.
My Cousin Rachel is my second novel by Daphne du Maurier, and I have to say, she is one hell of a storyteller. While the story is a definite slow burn, you get to experience suspense and an itching sense of curiosity. She takes us on this journey through the eyes of a character who has, frankly, no sense of his own and has the annoying capability of acting like a sulky, spoiled child. He has grown up in the shadow of his cousin, Ambrose, and shares his beliefs religiously. But after Ambrose's untimely death after his marriage to Rachel, Philip (our protagonist) is lost. And he pours all his grief into believing that his cousin's wife is the murderer.
From the beautiful Cornish scenery to Florence, the book does wonders in involving you. And you spend the first few chapters being highly suspicious of Rachel, as Philip paints an evil portrait of who he believes she is. But when we do meet her, you can't help but be enchanted with her along with Philip. All the while thinking, did she? Or did she not? My Cousin Rachel contains all the best parts of what I loved about Rebecca, also putting on a strong feminist front. And I loved the ending. Absolutely loved it.