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Rebecca
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I dread reading classics. Those boring uneventful prestigious novels that well I feel -as someone with a reputation of reading a lot- should have definitely read them. I hate reading books I’m supposed to read. Why is it difficult for me to read a novel that has been published before I was born? Books like Gone with the Wind, War and Peace, a Tale of Two Cities have been sitting on my shelves for years. Accumulating dust. I cannot bring myself to read beyond the first page.
Yet, every once in a while I come across a classic and realize that yes, truly, there is a reason why some are justly timeless. Rebecca is one of those. Enchanting writing and gripping story, it is superior to most love stories written today. Mind you, the romance is not the main story. It’s also a mystery with gothic vibes to it. It's a must-read for all Jane Eyre fans. I simply couldn’t put the book down once I managed to finish the first chapter.
Yet, every once in a while I come across a classic and realize that yes, truly, there is a reason why some are justly timeless. Rebecca is one of those. Enchanting writing and gripping story, it is superior to most love stories written today. Mind you, the romance is not the main story. It’s also a mystery with gothic vibes to it. It's a must-read for all Jane Eyre fans. I simply couldn’t put the book down once I managed to finish the first chapter.
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“If only there could be an invention that bottled up a memory, like scent. And it never faded, and it never got stale. And then, when one wanted it, the bottle could be uncorked, and it would be like living the moment all over again.”
― Rebecca
― Rebecca
Reading Progress
September 10, 2015
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May 8, 2020
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May 9, 2020
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Amazing review! I want to read this and whenever someone who doesn't like to read classics likes them it's a big motivation😁
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Birte wrote: "Amazing review! I want to read this and whenever someone who doesn't like to read classics likes them it's a big motivation😁"Thank you! I agree, I feel the same! Hope you enjoy it when you read it :)
I must be old, because when I read this as a teenager it want a classic.
Agree... absolutely spot-on... classics are a chore; but some like this one are deserved of the label :)Baba
Wonderful review! I need to read this again although I'm often shocked when I reread books from decades ago and find they seem to have "changed"...or is is me that changed!?!? 😂
Imagine reading Shakespesre. No one is alive now that was back then.
The idea of classics is ruined by school teachers and even universities. I prefer to think of them as tried-and-tested for entertainment value by many normal people. More often than not they are secretly raunchy or gory and a well-kept secret by po-faced academics.
PinkAmy loves books, cats and naps wrote: "I must be old, because when I read this as a teenager it want a classic."Well, it’s shelved by 11k users on GR as a classic for me a classic is anything released before 1950 and popular 😅 I’m not sure of the standards, I should search that 🤔
Baba wrote: "Agree... absolutely spot-on... classics are a chore; but some like this one are deserved of the label :)Baba"
Yep exactly! I wish I can filter them to the guaranteed good reads..
Marilyn wrote: "Wonderful review! I need to read this again although I'm often shocked when I reread books from decades ago and find they seem to have "changed"...or is is me that changed!?!? 😂"Ikr!! Reading a book as someone older always brings a new perspective because your life experience isn’t the same anymore!
Albert Elnen wrote: "Imagine reading Shakespesre. No one is alive now that was back then."I haven’t read anything by Shakespeare :�) as a non native english speaker the old english scares me.. I’m hoping to read Hamlet though in 2021!
Lorna wrote: "The idea of classics is ruined by school teachers and even universities. I prefer to think of them as tried-and-tested for entertainment value by many normal people. More often than not they are se..."Yeah I agree :(
I always found most classics in my native language not very fun but the main problem for me is that we never had to read english classics at school (not even french, instead we read experts of those and relying on locally written ones which are simply not on the same level). So, I’m always afraid of not fully understanding the language used and grasping the hidden meaning, which should usually be very “deep�. I need to get over this and maybe read some analysis of the book once I’m done, I suppose.
Yay! Glad you enjoyed this one too. I think I might have to do a reread soon!
Thanks for sharing your candid review, Nicole! I am glad you enjoyed reading this one. Have a fantastic day!
I'm not a huge Jane Eyre fan, but I absolutely love Rebecca. Truly timeless.
Meredith wrote: "Yay! Glad you enjoyed this one too. I think I might have to do a reread soon!"It was very good!!
Nilguen wrote: "Thanks for sharing your candid review, Nicole! I am glad you enjoyed reading this one. Have a fantastic day!"Thank you so much, Nilguen! Hope you have a great weekend!
Nea wrote: "I'm not a huge Jane Eyre fan, but I absolutely love Rebecca. Truly timeless."I didn’t love Jane Eyre but it was still good. I enjoyed this one more I think not sure if because the writing is modern of the story itself.
I read Jane Eyre when I was in 7th grade, after being tempted by an excerpt in one my textbooks. At the time I really rooted for Jane, loved the book with all my heart. The book has since been a favourite. Idk how i'll feel about it NOW. But I'll definitely check this book out nevertheless. I heard somewhere it has a psychological horror vibe! Do you think it really does?
Maliha Tabassum wrote: "I read Jane Eyre when I was in 7th grade, after being tempted by an excerpt in one my textbooks. At the time I really rooted for Jane, loved the book with all my heart. The book has since been a fa..."I very much enjoyed Jane Eyre although I read it last year (but wasn’t in love with it like P&P). My taste hasn’t change since last year so nah I think you’d still enjoy it!
Rebecca has many similar aspects to Jane Eyre but mystery is more the focus of the story. I wouldn’t say horror but gothic and psychological in a way yes!
I highly recommend it tbh, especially since now it’s a netflix adaptation!
Loved this review, Nicole! I agree, this one's a classic for good reason.
I need to read this one again. Just watched the movie again. A classic.
Nicole wrote: "Maliha Tabassum wrote: "I read Jane Eyre when I was in 7th grade, after being tempted by an excerpt in one my textbooks. At the time I really rooted for Jane, loved the book with all my heart. The ..."Oh alright. Now I won't have to go into it with false expectations. I love psychological mystery, so I hope I end up loving it as much as you did!
Good to know about that! I'll definitely read the book before watching the adaptation.
Regina wrote: "Loved this review, Nicole! I agree, this one's a classic for good reason."Thank you, Regina! ☺️
Christina wrote: "I need to read this one again. Just watched the movie again. A classic."I need to watch the movie!!
Yes! I struggle with the so called classics too, but this one was great!
preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Yes! I struggle with the so called classics too, but this one was great!"Yep, it was!
The way I bought this two years ago, people told me to read it and I was going to but I never did oops. I know I have to, especially if it's so addicting. Great review bestie <3
˥M� wrote: "The way I bought this two years ago, people told me to read it and I was going to but I never did oops. I know I have to, especially if it's so addicting. Great review bestie <3"Thank you love <333 Please read it soon!! You won't regret it!
It's on my to read list,because of my interest in the Hitchcock movie.Have you seen it Nicole ?
W wrote: "It's on my to read list,because of my interest in the Hitchcock movie.Have you seen it Nicole ?"Nope! I haven’t actually but I’m planning to!
Great review, Nicole. It’s a great story and I read the book a very long time ago and loved the movie as well. Some classics I will read and enjoy, but if I get one I don’t like, I will move on. So glad you enjoyed this.
Kat (Books are Comfort Food!) wrote: "Great review, Nicole. It’s a great story and I read the book a very long time ago and loved the movie as well. Some classics I will read and enjoy, but if I get one I don’t like, I will move on. So..."Thank you, Kat! I haven’t watched the movie yet but I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I really should pick this book up soon, and I love your review 🙂
Kim wrote: "I really should pick this book up soon, and I love your review 🙂"Thank you, Kim! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did if you read it!
