The Classics discussion

This is for discussion on Chapters 8-14.

Mrs. Danvers is a little freaky! I'm enjoying the build up of this book. I do love how little bits of information keep coming out here and there. I'm hoping Mr. De Winter had nothing to do with the tragedy. I love reading books like this for the first time, never knowing where the story is going to take you.

Having watch the Hitchcock version first I found it interesting how much more there was to the book and how it's incorporated into the movie.

The movie ending is somewhat different so it will be interesting to see how the book version turns out.

I thought the morning room was a great example of Rebecca's personality. Cold but exacting.

Anyone else suspect that Beatrice knows exactly what's going on? The hints she kept dropping, the way she looked at Mrs. de Winter II.

I loved the description of Happy Valley as well as the description of the cottage on the beach. "Cobwebs spun threads upon the ship's models making their own ghostly rigging." Again, more references to death. Naked eucalyptus like a skeleton.

At least MdWII is smart enough to not buy any of Favell's bull.

Rebecca's room reminded me of Norman Bates and "Psycho", this palpable feel of trying to keep the dead alive. Notice how MdWII says the smell of azalea scent was stale and musty while "Danny" says the scent is still fresh. Also, it looks like Danny had a serious thing for Rebecca.

Still working on this book, so forgive me for lagging as usual. I haven't read the other posts to avoid spoiling the end, but will continue to add my thoughts as I go.

I have to say that I'm not sure if I like Maxim, though I suppose we don't know much about him yet. He's a hurt man, which seems to appeal to some women, but I can't tell if it's that or that he's hiding something. Annoys me a little, and I'm amazed by the way he addresses his wife... "you little fool," etc. This could be normal teasing during that time though, not sure.

Also, I agree, Mrs. Danvers is freaking me out. Especially when she's acting sickly nice.