Advantages: A wonderful book full of imagery and romance Disadvantages: None for me
FRENCHMAN'S CREEK
DAPHNE DUMAURIER
"When the east wind blows up Helford River the shining waters become troubled and disturbed and the little waves beat angrily upon the sandy shores. " Frenchman's Creek Sorry about this bu ...
Advantages: Enthralling plot, full of atmosphere and well-drawn characters Disadvantages: None
First published in 1938, ‘Rebecca’ has never been out of print. It has been called ‘the first major gothic romance of the 20th century’, and was placed 14th in the BBC’s ‘Big Read’ vote for the nation’s favourite novel in 2003. It was filmed by Alfred H ...
Advantages: Unconventional Ghost Story. Great rounded characters Disadvantages: Pushed upon young people at school before they are always ready
Rebecca is one of those "classics" you see on reading lists for School Examinations in English Literature. I actually wrote my "RPR" (not actually sure what it stands for, but basically, a book review) on Rebecca when I was 17. At the time, I basically sk ...
Advantages: Beautiful vivid descriptions, extremly developed characters Disadvantages: Some may find it too detailed
The author: Daphne Du Maurier was born in May 1907, and died in April 1989. Du Maurier married Sir Fredrick Browning, however this was considered as an unhappy marriage, and it was often remarked that Du Maurier would become so involved in her writing, th ...
Advantages: Outstanding storytelling and characterisation Disadvantages: Likely to be perceived as a "women's book"
I first read this novel some years ago, but was prompted to re-read it recently by the fact that we have tickets for an upcoming theatrical performance of "Rebecca", and I thought this would be a good time to remind myself of the story.
"Rebecca", firs ...
