But in this novel, it only enhanced the impact of some superior plot twists so cleverly woven into the tale. In some cases, artistic prose can get in the way of the telling of the story. “Happiness is not a possession to be prized, it is a quality of thought, a state of mind.” ― Daphne Du Maurier, Rebecca I particularly enjoyed the protagonist’s musings on life that solidified her character for the reader. Artful proseĭu Maurier’s prose is exquisite in its artfulness and the feelings and emotions it evokes in Rebecca. And now and again when I looked up from my book or glanced across the garden, I had the feeling I was not alone. I tried to forget that she was in the house at this moment, perhaps looking down on me from one of the windows. Is her enemy amongst the living or the dead? This novel exudes a sense of power and foreboding – a feeling of menacing indestructibility. Whether it be the historical locations or the mysterious circumstances the protagonist finds herself in, all seem to take on a life of their own. Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again … It seemed to me I stood by the iron gates leading to the drive and for a while I could not enter, the way was barred to me.ĭu Maurier’s enduring classic has a wonderful sense of grandness about it. I listened to Daphne Du Maurier’s classic Rebecca in audio and was mesmerised from the haunting opening sentence… Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission.
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