Book # 39 Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Progress- Book # 3 of 100

I really enjoyed this book.  It is very similar to Jane Eyre, but since the setting is in the 20^th Century, I think it’s easier to read and relate with.  I’m a very big fan of the film by Hitchcock and was surprised to see how accurate the film was to the novel.  The story is about a young unnamed woman marrying Maxim de Winter the owner of a huge estate called Manderley.  Maxim’s previous wife, Rebecca, drowned a year before, but her presence is everywhere causing the new Mrs. de Winter much pain.  The only complaint I have about the novel is that it ends very abruptly.  I wanted to know more and see how the author has the two main characters move on after Maxim is cleared of Rebecca’s death.  I just wish there was more to read.

I’m giving this novel an A+ 98%

There is a sequel approved by the de Maurier estate called Mrs. de Winter- I might have to read that once I’m done with the 100 books.