Rebecca (Virago modern classics)
by Daphne Du Maurier, Sally Beauman | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 1844080382 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 1844080382 Global Overview for this book
3 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by jehanine from Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Ho hum, well it's simply one of the greatest books ever written, with the greatest first line ever, and almost every aspect of human nature told of in perfect prose, sometimes prosaic, sometimes unearthly and fantastic. If you haven't read it then I envy you - reading 'Rebecca' for the first time is one of life's major joys.
Journal Entry 2 by jehanine at Cornerhouse Café and Cinema in Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Released 17 yrs ago (2/13/2007 UTC) at Cornerhouse Café and Cinema in Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom
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Either to a fellow bookcrosser at the meeting, or in the wilds of central manchester afterwards.
Either to a fellow bookcrosser at the meeting, or in the wilds of central manchester afterwards.
Journal Entry 3 by veganknitter from Bolton, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Hoorah!
Am reading "My Cousin Rachel" with my College Book Group soon so very glad to have this to read as a contrast / companion piece.
I loved the Hitchcock fillum but remember being very worried about how Laurence Olivier kept his trilby on while zooming along a cliff top road in an open topped car.
Am reading "My Cousin Rachel" with my College Book Group soon so very glad to have this to read as a contrast / companion piece.
I loved the Hitchcock fillum but remember being very worried about how Laurence Olivier kept his trilby on while zooming along a cliff top road in an open topped car.
Journal Entry 4 by veganknitter at Cornerhouse Café and Cinema in Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Released 17 yrs ago (4/10/2007 UTC) at Cornerhouse Café and Cinema in Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom
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Passing to purpleskybaby
Passing to purpleskybaby
Journal Entry 5 by veganknitter from Bolton, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Wildly romantic but also very much a period piece.
Max de Winter is supposedly the rugged and mysterious hero but I thought he was a selfish bully.
The girl is also ridiculously feeble and pathetic.
That said, it is a right rollicking read and Du maurier conveys the atmosphere of Manderley beautifully.
This edition does have a very good feminist introduction by Sally Beauman.
Max de Winter is supposedly the rugged and mysterious hero but I thought he was a selfish bully.
The girl is also ridiculously feeble and pathetic.
That said, it is a right rollicking read and Du maurier conveys the atmosphere of Manderley beautifully.
This edition does have a very good feminist introduction by Sally Beauman.
Journal Entry 6 by purpleskybaby from Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 10, 2007
veganknitter bought me this along as its been on my wishlist and judging by previous journal entries it'll be a very good read!
Journal Entry 7 by purpleskybaby from Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Tuesday, May 1, 2007
I'm afraid I couldn't get into this book, I gave it 200 pages and then decided to give up. I'll try again later, for now I've passed this copy along to a friend who will hopefully join bookcrossing.
