1000 Books Before You Die discussion

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again....

The book begins in a slow manner, but then around chapter 20 or so, the pace quickens greatly and the ending is dramatic. I had already seen the movie before reading the book, and there are some major differences between the two.

Ruth wrote: "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again...."

What an opening line... Just started reading the book and expecting great things.

The opening line is a classic- very memorable.

I really liked this book. The film too, but I liked the book better.

I look forward to reading this book. Saw an old movie of this awhile back.

Wow, such a great book with much to think about. It's a fascinating and great book.

This is one of my favourite books from the list. I'm always a little sorry I've read it, I would love to be able to read it again for the first time.

Picked up Rebecca from the library today. Should be ready to start the beginning of August. Have a few other books to finish first.

Finished.

I enjoyed this book very much. The author did a great job with Rebecca's presence throughout the book.

I never caught the new Mrs. de Winters first name. Did she even have one? If not, was that done on purpose?

We never find out her name. I am sure the author did it on purpose.

Daphne du Maurier was a clever author. It is such a small detail not to give a first name to the new Mrs. de Winter, but it makes a difference to the story.

I also enjoyed The Birds by this author.

A wonderful book!

I am glad you enjoyed it, Trisha. The ending was very dramatic.

This book has a lot of surprises, especially in the second half of the book.