Rebecca | 
pickBegins as a comedy of manners and a straightforward romance (but then, so does Jane Eyre.) Time is unmoored in the action and the unnamed narrator‘s social class is vague, and it is striking that the novel‘s title is not HER name, as would be conventional, but that of someone dead. The dominant dead woman's scent hauntingly lingers on old clothes & the burning question at the close is: has the narrator exorcised Rebecca OR become possessed by her?
Someone said that while reading a classic novel, just read it as you would any other βcurrentβ book. And I think that‘s what my problem was before: I would try too hard to read it, if that makes sense. Absolutely loving this book! Ooooo that Mrs. Danvers. She gives me the creeps.
Although my photo sucks, this was one of the best gifts. π I'm reading classics with co-workers and @LocalTXLibrarian gifted me the books we're reading this year and wrapped each one. She also included a personalized bookmark and an awesome book bag. She's the best. π
Today I'm unwrapping January, which contains Rebecca. I can't wait to read it again.
Here‘s a peek at the bookish gifts I received this year!
Illustrated HP editions were all from my fiancé.
Leatherbound (with gilt edges) Poems by John Keats from @Saknicole
Folio edition (!) of Rebecca from my mom. Came with the Folio Diary.
At the top of the stack, a set of bookplates I received from my coworker as thanks for writing a letter of rec for her and a $5 B&N gift card from my nephew.
Now to make space on my shelves!
π tagged and also My Cousin Rachel
Author βοΈ Rumer Godden - a 2022 βdiscovery‘ for me
π₯ Rain Man
πΊ Rush - an Australian show from the 70s
Band R.E.M
π΅ The River and Rosalina - Bruce Springsteen
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Running behind schedule againβ¦..
pickI almost went with a so-so rating, but I‘ve changed my mind. I think the issue is that this book is SO culturally pervasive, that it‘s hard to avoid some knowledge of the plot. The writing was engaging enough that I basically stayed up all night reading and didn‘t even realize it was 2 a.m. I think she weaves a good tale, and it is worth reading an OG. βΊοΈ 224/1,001 #1001Books October‘s Double #BookSpin
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Ryan Adams, Red House Painters, Radiohead
Ripple - Grateful Dead
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Starting off my #roll100 for December with # 15 Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier
pickThis reread was my #Doublespin pick this month, and I think I enjoyed it even more the second time around. I wasn‘t focused on the mystery, so I could just appreciate all the delicate observations and delicious foreshadowing. It‘s rare that such an internal book is as compelling. This remains one of my favorites. I‘d really like to read the rest of her catalog. Also reading from this beautiful copy definitely enhanced the experience!
βLast night I dreamed I went to Manderley again.β #FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl
βA change had come upon our afternoon; it was not the thing of gossamer it had been.β
I started my reread of Rebecca yesterday. I‘ve been buying nice copies of my favorite classics for the past few years. Mostly I‘ve found lovely used editions that are very affordable, but I splurged and on 2 Folio editions. This one and P&P. They make me so happy!
SO excited about my #HHS22 package!! Thank you so much @AmyG! I LOVE the spooky socks and notepad, sugar skull kitchen towel, sweet card, yummy tea, and cute ghost candles! I jumped up and down when I saw the candy corn mix with the pumpkins!! My youngest and I have already indulged in them.π The skull spatula and cookie cutter are perfect!! I‘ve been wanting all of these books for a long time and can‘t wait to read them!! #HauntedHallowSwap π€π
Book mail π I loved this book! The 50th anniversary edition is pretty. Another book I‘m thrilled to have. I have this book on Audible, on CD and the UK radio play. I guess I really enjoyed this story.
pickThis was all I had hoped it would be. I had guessed so many things were going happen and I was wrong a zillion times. I get bored when I can predict too much. This kept me on the edge. Superb writing.
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β¨βLast night I dreamt I went to Manderley againβ¦β
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pickYou can‘t have a spooky October reading list without adding this gothic story to the mix! I stayed up and read this last night and I loved the whole broody dark mystery vibe. This is one of my all time favorite classics and it was fun to read this one again! #scarathlon #TeamMonsterMash @StayCurious
pickToday, for #ominousoctober, I have one of my most favorite creepy books with the cuuuutest little #ghost pillow that has ever existed. If you like gothic mysteries, but have not read Rebeccaβ¦pick it up!! It‘ll haunt you, in the best way.
pickI loved this! It's been a long while since I last fell in love with a classic. I've heard good things about Daphne du Maurier but it took forever for me to actually pick up one of her books. Maybe the most powerful thing in this book is the atmosphere. It keeps the reader engaged to the story the whole time. I can't remember many classics that have done that to me before. β€οΈ
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
I highly enjoyed this gothic novel.
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And here is my reading set up on the way home. I just love the blueberry juice that they serve on Finnair flights! ππ«
Reading with my breakfast. It was nice to get some me time on a busy business trip. This time my jet lag worked for me and gave me some extra reading time in the morning. That Acai bowl was sooo good!!! π€€
I also love how they make cinamonbuns over there! π
Realized that I had like no time to update Litsy at any point after day before yesterday so here is me reading Rebeca at the plane on the way to London. π€
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It has to be Rebecca. I read it for the first time as a teen & was obsessed; I kept reading it over & over for a few years. That haunting opening line; the Gothic atmosphere; the glamour, dread, & mystery. How it shifts from the heady holiday vibes of Monte Carlo to the terrifying yet opulent gloom of Manderley.
Probably worth noting that I was similarly obsessed with Jane Eyre π #sensingatheme
Had a really intensive walk around London tonight and saw as many sights as possible in only few hours. I have only tonight free before my work things start tomorrow morning. Ate some really good pizza and did also some reading. π
Travelling for work again. This time to London and decided to bring with me something suitable to read. I love syncing book to my travel locations! And I love London! It's been forever since I've been there! πππ
#BookReport #WeeklyForecast
A bit of a slower week as it has been hard to settle on a book. All three finished books were good. I have about 2 hours left on Rogues on audio and then I‘ll start The Colony.
Only a 3 day work week and then 6 days off. Hope to get lots of reading done on my little staycation.
Came across an old copy of Rebecca at work today!
pickFinally finished this classic a few days ago. I had forgotten how beautifully she could write and although I liked the movie, there were so many treasures in her descriptions and way of putting things that were on a different level than the visual experience. I rather preferred the original ending too. ββββ
Thanks for the tag @PaperbackPirate ! π
#Two4Tuesday
1. If βmoodyβ means depressing, then no. I don‘t like depressing books. For example, I‘ve never read Tess of the D‘Urbervilles. I‘m not sure I could take it. But if βmoodyβ means atmospheric, then yes!
2. The tagged book is wonderfully atmospheric and in that sense, moody. The Cornish coast, Manderley‘s East Wing that no one uses, creepy Mrs. Danvers, Rebecca‘s memory haunting the pages...
Looks like I‘m doing pretty good with the #NoShameReadathon challenge so far this year. I‘ve finished 17/25, leaving 8 more to go! I used some sticky notes to jot down some options for the subcategories I have left, since they‘re not ones I‘m super familiar with. @Nessavamusic
Daphne du Maurier looms large in my memories of teenage reading, but I think I've actually only ever read Jamaica Inn, The House on the Strand, and a collection of short stories. Rebecca passed me by for some reason. I saw the movie the other day, bought the book at the farmer's market and am rectifying this gap in my literary education!
#OnThisDay in 1907 a woman was born who would go on to craft one of the most hauntingly beautiful opening sentences in literature. Daphne DuMaurier published her first novel at the age of 24, and in 1938 her novel Rebecca was an immediate bestseller and has remained in print (and adaptations) ever since. A prolific writer of novels, short stories, and plays, her ability to create atmosphere is a stand out in Gothic literature. #HistoryGetsLIT
pickCurrently at a loss for words about my feelings for this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and loved the suspense, but the ending and my feelings about the characters... I have no idea! Ha I'll have to sleep on it.
My book club meeting is coming up in a week so hopefully I have my thoughts in order!
Regardless, I give it a solid 4.5 π π π π I thought the writing was clever and very anxiety invoking.
What did you think?
This book kept me company while putting out these very leggy Spring lettuces. So far no scary ghosts, but I‘m just getting to the costume ball, and everyone knows scary things always happen at costume balls, right?
Wow this book is getting intense! Nearly 70% and it's finally picking up the pace! Thank goodness.
Did I predict the plot twist....... somewhat yes. Do I feel like there will another plot twist that I don't expect. Yes, I do and I am here for it!
Predicting a 5 star read.
First book I ever bought to annotate for fun!
This is my bookclub pick for April.... and my name is Rebecca. π So gotta make this fun and do it right!
Eek I am nervous to mess up my notes but not everything has to be perfect and serious.
Who's read it and what are your thoughts?
pickOne of few books I‘ve been able to get through via audiobook! The young Mrs De Winter was clearly young, and a few times that was tiresome. But the descriptions of Manderley, the gardens, the rooms, put you in a time and place. The suspense was well foreshadowed and then revealed. Now to watch the Hitchcock version! I‘m also curious if anyone knows about the Brazilian author who claims that Du Maurier plagiarized for this book.
pickIt was disturbing, like an enchanted place. I had not thought it could be as beautiful as this.β -Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier
Itβs quite fitting that the day I chose to review Rebecca is rainy. Rebecca would be a perfect rainy day read. Itβs atmospheric and slightly creepy. It kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Itβs definitely a new favorite.
Full review: https://wildwoodreads.com/2022/02/21/rebecca-review/
Right now, Iβm reading Rebecca and Iβve really been enjoying it. Itβs making me want to pick up more classics to see what Iβm missing out on. What would you recommend?
See the classics already on my tbr here: https://wildwoodreads.com/2022/02/11/classic-books-on-my-tbr/
