Reviews

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

karabeara_21's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

5.0

czara89's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective 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

5.0

pannemak's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

Such a fun thriller. I wish I could talk to someone about it because there were so many interesting twists and turns.

mary_reads11's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

5.0

luckyanita's review against another edition

inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sagireadinglist's review against another edition

4.25

There's a good reason why this novel shouldn't be considered a romance. This is a Gothic novel at its best. The story is quite slow-paced, but the character development, the tension building, the atmosphere, and the eventual unraveling made this a very enjoyable read. Daphne du Maurier was brilliant in making sure that the ghost of Rebecca was felt all throughout the story, always seeming to haunt the halls of Manderley to the point that you may think she's alive instead of dead, so much so that it feels claustrophobic at times. 

And the way she wrote Mrs. Danvers? That woman gave me chills. Truly the best subtle villain ever. There are a few twists here and there, and it will keep you guessing where the story's going to go. If you're in the mood for a classic Gothic novel that's easy to get through, this book is for you.

monazaneefer's review against another edition

5.0

THIS BOOK WAS SO CREEPY. AND I LOVE IT!

the_thrill_of_being_found's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

alexa_d90's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

utahmomreads's review against another edition

5.0

Daphne du Maurier's slow, steady psychological thriller was pure enjoyment. I had a few moments where I remembered black and white scenes from Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic creation of "Rebecca". I must have watched it as a child. I was glad that I couldn't actually remember the ending.

The young bride narrates and the reader journeys through her somewhat obsessive thought process as she meets the inhabitants of Manderley--her new home.

The writing is superb and the main (unnamed) character especially is completely and some times frustratingly realistic. Wonderful!