Reviews

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

smolherbivore's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

I read this book in high school, nearly 10 years ago and am so glad I reread it all these years later. I absolutely love the writing style - Daphne du Maurier could be a nature writer with some of her wonderful descriptions of nature. I think her use of first person POV is perfect, and I’d recommend anyone who’s read Colleen Hoover to read this book, because Daphne is the og.

saanainthemaking's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

akiikomori's review against another edition

5.0

I fully realize I'm biased because I saw the Netflix adaptation, and it was almost entirely faithful.

But the book was amazing! I'm so glad I read it! Definitely Gothic Noir.
Definitely one of my fav classics.

rpywell17's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

daisyro24's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

brilliant gothic tale
all I can say is RIP Daphne Du Maurier, you would have loved obsessed by Olivia Roderigo 

emjaywise's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

4.75

cluttered_mind's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense 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

jonahmcdonald's review against another edition

4.0

Although the predicament of the unnamed heroine is emotionally and psychologically engrossing as she navigates her relationships with Mr de Winter and the frightening Mrs Danvers, it is in the final third that this book really pulls you in and ties you to a chair.

shellydennison's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

daenjou's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25