Author: Daphne du Maurier
Genre: Fiction, Standalone
Published: 1938
Personal Rating: 3.5/5 (good)
Yearly Count: 104
Maxim DeWinter, a wealthy man, marries a young woman after the death of his first wife and they reside in the prestigious Manderley.
Another classic to cross off my list! I'm glad I read/listened to it, but I didn't find it to be outstanding. One thing I really did enjoy was the variety of genres woven together in the plot, and the narrator did a fantastic job. Also, I enjoyed its timeless nature and the gothic feel, and can understand the classic label. Most importantly, I love the fact that I will now understand references to Rebecca.
Maxim DeWinter, a wealthy man, marries a young woman after the death of his first wife and they reside in the prestigious Manderley.
Another classic to cross off my list! I'm glad I read/listened to it, but I didn't find it to be outstanding. One thing I really did enjoy was the variety of genres woven together in the plot, and the narrator did a fantastic job. Also, I enjoyed its timeless nature and the gothic feel, and can understand the classic label. Most importantly, I love the fact that I will now understand references to Rebecca.
I really want to try du Maurier's work.
ReplyDeleteunderstanding referances is always a great benefit from reading the classics and mythology!
ReplyDeleteI still haven't ever read du Maurier and I think I'd really like her. Seen a few of the old movies though.
I have this one on my shelves. I'll make sure I read it before next year ends!!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the Classics that I've not read yet. I really need to read at least one classic a year.
ReplyDeleteBermudaonion ~ I think you'd like her style.
ReplyDeleteNicola ~ This was my first. I don't have any plans to read any more of her work, but that doesn't mean I won't. I hope you love whatever one you choose.
Staci ~ I think it's a good one to experience for classics sake.
Bonnie ~ In the not so distant past, I was anti-classics so reading any is always a shock for me. Hope you like it.
I listened to this one a few years ago and liked it, but wasn't wowwed by it either.
ReplyDeleteStacybuckeye ~ I'm not exactly sure why others have found it fantastic, but I am glad I finally read it.
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