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• A truly excellent book. There is a reason that this is considered a classic, must read novel. The author uses so many literary devices not typical of contemporary works that combine for something amazing. I love how the second Mrs. DeWinter remains unnamed, while the theme of "Rebecca" permeates the whole book. Great characters, descriptions and locale. Cannot recommend this book enough :-)

  5.00 out of 5

  lexxa83

• Rebecca could be considered a gothic romance, a mystery, or a ghost story - or all of the above. Whether the supernatural is truly at work or not the reader never discovers, but that makes the novel very suspenseful and intriguing. The first few chapters move slowly and require patience, but while the book never deviates from its steady pace, I would describe the remaining chapters as hypnotic and sometimes chilling, easily leading the reader from one page to the next. The book explores marriage, murder, evil, and the relationship between the living and the dead. Part of its appeal arises from the odd places towards which the reader's sympathies are directed, which can be uncomforable but very thought-provoking. As most of the import characters are female and much of the book is concerned with female relationships, this book can probably be enjoyed most fully by female readers - however, anyone can be drawn into mystery and suspense.

  5.00 out of 5

  mpultz

• Part mystery, part classic, part gothic romance, Rebecca is a novel awash in fear, taut suspense and an overwhelming feeling of doom. The deceased Rebecca has a larger-than-life presence, but things are not always what they seem. Max DeWinter and his new bride tangle with the creepy Mrs. Danvers and the oppressive presence of Rebecca. With a shocking ending, a gorgeous setting and amazing characters, Rebecca is a true classic. I envy all who read it for the first time. Amazing.

  5.00 out of 5

  fig2

• Definitely deserved to be on the BBC top 100 list, I loved it!

  5.00 out of 5

  sherdenise

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