A review by reverie_and_books
My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier - Review
The very last thing I want to do with this review is to spoil even the tiniest bit. If you like a little guesswork and atmospheric stories, keep reading.
»The point is, life has to be endured, and lived. But how to live is the problem. The work of day by day presents no difficulties.«
A short sketch of the plot: A young man is the sole heir to an huge estate. Until his patron dies unexpectedly after marrying this woman, Rachel. It’s all quite mysterious. Did she have a hand in his death? Did she not?
It’s not a crime novel in the strictest sense. It’s psychological and keeps you guessing.
“Rebecca” is a favorite of mine, not only because I read it in depth with a small book club, but also because du Maurier writes so that one sees a motion picture in front of the inner eye. “My Cousin Rachel” might even exceed my previous experience. What a joy!
The very last thing I want to do with this review is to spoil even the tiniest bit. If you like a little guesswork and atmospheric stories, keep reading.
»The point is, life has to be endured, and lived. But how to live is the problem. The work of day by day presents no difficulties.«
A short sketch of the plot: A young man is the sole heir to an huge estate. Until his patron dies unexpectedly after marrying this woman, Rachel. It’s all quite mysterious. Did she have a hand in his death? Did she not?
It’s not a crime novel in the strictest sense. It’s psychological and keeps you guessing.
“Rebecca” is a favorite of mine, not only because I read it in depth with a small book club, but also because du Maurier writes so that one sees a motion picture in front of the inner eye. “My Cousin Rachel” might even exceed my previous experience. What a joy!