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Jul 9, 2024 · Rebecca, Gothic suspense novel by Daphne du Maurier, published in 1938. Widely considered a classic, it is a psychological thriller about a young woman who becomes obsessed with her husband’s first wife.
1 day ago · I have never read 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier but have watched the 1940 movie adaptation directed by Hitchcock, his first Hollywood movie. Though I loved the gothic setting and the suspense, I consider it a little bit behind 'Rear Window' or 'Psycho' as a cinematic endeavor. While I was browsing a stack of old paperbacks that were priced outrageously cheap in a used book store, I came upon the book 'The Rebecca Notebook and Other Memories' by the author. I picked it because it was the ...
5 days ago · Daphne du Maurier (born May 13, 1907, London, England—died April 19, 1989, Par, Cornwall) was an English novelist and playwright, daughter of actor-manager Sir Gerald du Maurier, best known for her novel Rebecca (1938).
Jul 7, 2024 · Rebecca, the ex-wife, is a mystery – seen only from the point of view of the bride, her husband and the people around. Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper is another strong character that’s written so well that she makes you resent her. Plot. The book starts off at a decent pace, but in the middle and right until the last 20% or so, the pace drops.
Jun 26, 2024 · Rebecca is about a young, naive woman who marries a wealthy widower and quickly finds herself living in the shadow of his first wife, Rebecca. The novel follows her journey as she learns about the tragic and haunting legacy that Rebecca left behind at Manderley, the family estate.
Jul 9, 2024 · The story follows a 21 year old girl who is learning to be a ladies companion. She is currently a companion to an obnoxious old lady who is a gossip and a social climber. Her employer is vastly interested in anyone with a title, or money, and preferably both, much to the chagrin of the main character.
Jun 29, 2024 · Book and Film Review: Rebecca. I’m putting finished books into “The Difference” because I scarcely read. Its something I’d love to make time to do because I think it’ll add more to my life than re-watching Gilmore Girls or The Good Place. So this is book 1: Rebecca.
