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Rebecca
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Bump! Bump! Bump! Yes, I’m hitting my thick head to the wall for waiting for so long to read this masterpiece!
Two weeks ago I was so determined to start this book but then I decided I wasn’t mentally prepared to read something so intense! So I read a few romance, fantasy books.
But last night, as my husband was watching reruns of sport shows and my besties kept sending me texts to suggest me watch Massimo’s 365 days long adventures on Netflix, I moved to the bedroom,closing the curtains, opening a bottle of Cabernet. I wanted to take my time and enjoy every second of it. ( But eventually I couldn’t take my time.
The book was so good and I kept reading till 5 a.m, ignoring my husband’s snores, listening the chants of partying neighbors who were having“say goodbye to social distancing” theme party -idiots!!- And I have to admit the snoring sounds my husband made fitted so well with the gothic and eerie story rhythm: I fell off from the bed several times and screamed! The husband dearest murmured game scores at his sleep. So as you may imagine I had a memorable reading experience!
Overall:
Some books are well deserved to be known as classics! This book truly deserves to be read several times because of its layered, well-crafted characters, slow high tension build, the ominous, breathtaking, gothic atmosphere of Manderley.
Most of you may know the story: you might have seen Hitchcock’s adaptation which has some differences with the book: like age of housekeeper Mrs. Danvers and Max De Vinter’s involvement with his first wife’s Rebacca’s death.
His second wife Mrs. De Winter (I really wonder her first name) shy, introvert lady steps into Manderley, her new home sweet home, is introduced to their intimidating housekeeper. But lately she understands she is just the other woman because Rebecca’s soul already conquered the house and her husband is still in love with his ex wife. Could she be killed and will she share the same destiny?
Yes, it will keep you in your toes and you will flip the pages as you wrap yourself up in your blanket tighter (I did exactly the same)to stop your uncontrollable shivering but you cannot put it down because the masochistic part of your brain forces you to face your fears and learn what’s gonna happen next!
I think this book already captivated a shiny place at my all time favorite top ten books list (I will change the name into top 100 because I keep adding more books!)
I’m returning to hit my head to the wall! I earned my punishment! I shouldn’t wait for reading it so long!
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Two weeks ago I was so determined to start this book but then I decided I wasn’t mentally prepared to read something so intense! So I read a few romance, fantasy books.
But last night, as my husband was watching reruns of sport shows and my besties kept sending me texts to suggest me watch Massimo’s 365 days long adventures on Netflix, I moved to the bedroom,closing the curtains, opening a bottle of Cabernet. I wanted to take my time and enjoy every second of it. ( But eventually I couldn’t take my time.
The book was so good and I kept reading till 5 a.m, ignoring my husband’s snores, listening the chants of partying neighbors who were having“say goodbye to social distancing” theme party -idiots!!- And I have to admit the snoring sounds my husband made fitted so well with the gothic and eerie story rhythm: I fell off from the bed several times and screamed! The husband dearest murmured game scores at his sleep. So as you may imagine I had a memorable reading experience!
Overall:
Some books are well deserved to be known as classics! This book truly deserves to be read several times because of its layered, well-crafted characters, slow high tension build, the ominous, breathtaking, gothic atmosphere of Manderley.
Most of you may know the story: you might have seen Hitchcock’s adaptation which has some differences with the book: like age of housekeeper Mrs. Danvers and Max De Vinter’s involvement with his first wife’s Rebacca’s death.
His second wife Mrs. De Winter (I really wonder her first name) shy, introvert lady steps into Manderley, her new home sweet home, is introduced to their intimidating housekeeper. But lately she understands she is just the other woman because Rebecca’s soul already conquered the house and her husband is still in love with his ex wife. Could she be killed and will she share the same destiny?
Yes, it will keep you in your toes and you will flip the pages as you wrap yourself up in your blanket tighter (I did exactly the same)to stop your uncontrollable shivering but you cannot put it down because the masochistic part of your brain forces you to face your fears and learn what’s gonna happen next!
I think this book already captivated a shiny place at my all time favorite top ten books list (I will change the name into top 100 because I keep adding more books!)
I’m returning to hit my head to the wall! I earned my punishment! I shouldn’t wait for reading it so long!
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Jun 21, 2020 12:39AM
I LOVE this book so much it’s definitely one of my top ten reads! So glad it stands the test of time and I enjoyed reading your entertaining review 😂🌈☕️💞🥰🌈😍
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I also love Rebecca!! I’ve reread it multiple times, it’s definitely one of my top 10 of all time reads. So glad you finally got around to reading it AND that you loved it!!!
It’s so great, isn’t it Ceecee? I’m still pissed off myself to procrastinate to read it for so long. 💕🤗🥰☕️🥂🎉
Thank you so much Aisling🥰💕
Such a fun review 🧡. This is one of my all-time favourites too. I've read it 3 times.
Thanks Amelia💗I truly loved it, too and I wish I wouldn’t wait so long to devour this fantastic classic🤗💕📚
This book is on my September tbf, and your review has only made me more excited to read it! 😊
No worries 😂You get to read it before Netflix remake comes out!🥳💕
You couldn’t be so right! It’s marvelous timeless classic! Thank you so much dear Elyse💕💕
I read this book a long time ago, and I can barely remember anything about it. Time for a re-read.
I love this book so much I actually have a 1938 copy of it in my bookcase, I need to re-read it while I can still see the print!😜
Great, great story. I felt the same when I finally read it. Why did it take so long!
Great review. This is one of my all time favourites. X
You make me feel better about staying up and losing so much sleep because I’m reading… OK I still hate it, but at least I’m not the only one!
I'm pretty sure I read this in high school and LOVED it. I want to read it again soon!
Thanks Marnie, it already became one of my favorites, too.🤗📚
Definitely you’re not the only one Sophia!😄💕📚
You should Malorie! I’m still angry at myself not to read this one sooner! 💕📚
Fantastic review. Painted a great impression of your reading life. This book is easily one of my all-time favourites, first read it over 40 years ago, and I try to re read every year. Always see something different in it.
I agree every words of yours! Thank you so much Alan 🤗📚
I read this book when I was 14 (over 100 years ago now🤩) and I still remember not even being able to go to sleep until I finished it. It is also in my top favorite books.
I agree every word you’ve written. It’s fantastic reading experience. 🥰❤️📚
Oh my gosh what a fantastic review! I haven't read this one yet but it's been in my TBR forever. I'm moving it to my next read. Thank you!!
Happy reading dear Kristy. I’m so sure you’ll truly love it. 💕📚
Waiting for my copy, having ordered a new one.
Great choice! I got the new one for my collection, too. 📚
I’ve not read this one yet 😳
Thank you so much 💞🎈
My word! I smiled and laughed at the preamble to your fine review! You have comedy in your bones, Nilufer! Great stuff.
I honestly did not enjoy this one. I thought it was weird and not a thriller. I expected more from all the praise I’ve heard people give it but I was bored stiff and forced my way threw. I love your review though. My favorite classics are Jane Eyre and Little Women.
Oh, how I loved this review! The smile on my face became wider and wider until I actually giggled. I love this book and was surprised that it devia ted from the movie which I had watched over the years. So glad that you did , too!
I still need to read this! Fantastic review!
You should read the sequels by Sally Beauman and Susan Hill :)
