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hollyberry_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Racial slurs and Rape
sarah_zaffiro's review against another edition
adventurous
beautiful & bittersweet, as are all her books
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Infidelity and Racial slurs
Minor: Rape
rainynook's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
** spoiler alert **
I listened to the Audiobook version, narrated beautifully by John Castle, who did an excellent job narrating this tale.
I really *wanted* to like this book. I was very surprised that it was written after "Rebecca" because quite honestly, it's not nearly as good. No comparison. This novel seems like it was a first novel, an attempt at writing, while "Rebecca" is superb, and shows off du Maurier's incredible gift as a writer. I thought this one was just rather unbelievable & reads more like a standard romance & little more.
In real life, it is clear that du Maurier was conflicted about her gender/sexuality, & she explained that in a way, she was rather like a boy, and preferred to think of herself as a boy in some instances. There are hints of that theme in "Rebecca" and rather more so in this book, which made the novel feel more modern (21st century) rather than something from Restoration England (circa 1650).
The book did not wrap up particularly well, and ends in a somewhat ambiguous way, which doesn't explain how she will return easily to her normal life.
I listened to the Audiobook version, narrated beautifully by John Castle, who did an excellent job narrating this tale.
I really *wanted* to like this book. I was very surprised that it was written after "Rebecca" because quite honestly, it's not nearly as good. No comparison. This novel seems like it was a first novel, an attempt at writing, while "Rebecca" is superb, and shows off du Maurier's incredible gift as a writer. I thought this one was just rather unbelievable & reads more like a standard romance & little more.
In real life, it is clear that du Maurier was conflicted about her gender/sexuality, & she explained that in a way, she was rather like a boy, and preferred to think of herself as a boy in some instances. There are hints of that theme in "Rebecca" and rather more so in this book, which made the novel feel more modern (21st century) rather than something from Restoration England (circa 1650).
The book did not wrap up particularly well, and ends in a somewhat ambiguous way, which doesn't explain how she will return easily to her normal life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
booksandbabble's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder
196books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, and Violence
taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Violence, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Pregnancy and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Blood, and Death of parent
abbieinwonderland's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Murder
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