Rebeccaby Daphne Du Maurier
reviewed by Riley Frey
Rebecca, by Daphne Du Maurier, is full of mystery and romance with startling twists and turns. The suspenseful storyline keeps the reader engaged and wanting to know more. The book is told from the point of view of an unnamed heroine, and is related to the reader through a flashback. The storyline is mostly situated around Manderly, a large estate which Du Maurier based off her own home on the Cornish coast.
The story begins with the narrator meeting her soon-to-be husband, Maxim de Winter, and shortly afterward going to live with him at Manderley. Upon arriving at the mansion, the new bride is shy and self conscious, and can feel the ghost of the late wife, Rebecca. The plot thickens as the narrator continually calls her Maxim’s love for her into question. The ominous housekeeper Mrs. Danvers was and continues to be devoted to Rebecca, which causes her to despise her new mistress. The housekeeper then does everything in her power to make the heroine feel as unwelcome as possible. As the heroine learns more about the tragedy that befell the late Mrs. de Winter, the situation begins to grow darker and darker.
The ending of the book ignites thought provoking questions about human nature and ethics. Events from the book make us ask ourselves if certain actions justify violence. Although the book has a slow start, the pace begins to pick up as more details are revealed. Overall, this book an exciting read with a dark plot that was a pleasure to read.
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