Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier

Rebecca

By Daphne du Maurier

  • Release Date: 2013-12-17
  • Genre: Romantic Suspense
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 474 Ratings

Description

The multi million copy bestseller that has enthralled generations of readers. A haunting tale of obsessive love. A mesmerizing psychological thriller.

In Monte Carlo, our unnamed heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of marriage. Orphaned and working as a lady’s maid, she can barely believe her luck.

It is only when they arrive at Manderley, her husband’s cavernous estate on the Cornish coast, that she realizes how vast a shadow his late wife, Rebecca, will cast over their lives—introducing a lingering evil that threatens to destroy their love from beyond the grave.

This universally acclaimed novel has remained consistently in print since its original publication in 1938 and has frequently been adapted—for television, radio, the theater, and film. Notable adaptations include the 1940 Alfred Hitchcock film, which received the Academy Award for Best Picture, and the 2020 Netflix film starring Lily James and Armie Hammer.

“Excellent entertainment ... Du Maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their feelings.” —Stephen King, New York Times bestselling of author of You Like It Darker

“One of the most influential novels of the twentieth century, Rebecca has woven its way into the fabric of our culture with all the troubling power of myth or dream.” —Sarah Waters, bestselling author of Fingersmith

Reviews

  • Disconcerting and engaging at once

    5
    By read1st
    I’m sure there are millions of reviews on this book as it’s been around for a very long time. But I would encourage any reader to read this story. Spoiler - pay close attention in the first couple of chapters! I breezed through them because I thought they were rather boring, but as i read and then got to the end, I realized what an important part those first two chapters played, so after finishing the book I went back and reread the first two chapters. An amazing mystery/thriller/love story/ period piece all in one book! She was an incredible writer!
  • what a twist

    5
    By Sndospzidibwnwk
    i was assigned this book for a class and from the synopsis the teacher gave me, i was already bored of it before i even started!! You begin reading the booking thinking it’s about a self conscious, meek girl trying to impress her hubby.... boy does that end quick!! the twist, the mystery, the excitement when the truth starts u raveling REALLY made this book a winner. Would read 10x over :)
  • Welcome to Manderley

    5
    By Ozcrome
    As one reaches the middle of this novel, the reader starts to feel quite at ease in Manderley; it is a home away from home and the reader is a fly on the wall during the most intimate conversations between Maxim and his bride. It is so difficult to put this book down. The reader is compelled to keep reading to see what will happen next.
  • Amazing

    5
    By deli2004
    This the best book I’ve ever read
  • Brilliant!!!! Amazing!!

    5
    By Yoda1_4me
    I came to know about this when I was watching tv in my living room and while changing channels I had come across this show Rebecca. It was already in the middle of the plot so I At first I really wasn’t paying attention to anything until my phone died 😆, that’s when I Gave the show a chance and OH LORD!!!! I WAS HOOKED! I looked up the show/movie and found there was a book to it. DONT GET ME STARTED. I immediately looked it up and that’s where we are now! The movie got in my feelings so I can’t imagine how the book will make me feel😩.
  • 蛤外气一样,上一人,,

    5
    By 的话、对
    1在在?是,一直人?的人与一人人一41一下爫h1一:是一家店,这,一直⬆️自然分一止一口一个很,一个劲0日下午,在 的一个人一,!从此:在这的最后,
  • Summerreading

    1
    By Hxjaiwnjszldbjswmsbons
    Great book!👍
  • Wonderful moody atmosphere

    5
    By Starstorm151
    This book has long been a favortie of mine ever since my mother gave it to me at Christmas 40 years ago. I saw the movie first. This story builds tension unexorably …we don’t really know what about….except it involves Maxim’s first wife…and the evil looking Mrs. Danvers makes the point. As we finally see the reason of the tension unfold, we become interested in what is driving these characters. A superb piece of mystery and mood.
  • Ace

    5
    By AudreyE995
    Very well-written.
  • Mesmerizing Mystery Narrated Perfectly

    5
    By Nessa873737
    A beautifully written, deliciously mysterious, dark and entertaining book. I wished I could listen to it all over again the minute it was finished. The narrator was amazing and brought the book the life just as it would have been if I would have read it myself.

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