Another duel going on here it seems! Ladies and Gentlemen! , You are gonna LOVE it, STAR!! I have very little patience with grey mice who can’t speak up (sry, I know it probably says a lot about me as a person) whereas I can bear with some degree of unlikability as long as the person has colour and an interesting personality. I’ll just sharpen my sword and wade in against both of you , So I disagree with FF re Rachel, the book – I like a slow-boiling plot which takes time to arrive and there were many twists and turns in my opinion: was she, wasn’t she a goodie or a baddie? Après avoir consulté un produit, regardez ici pour revenir simplement sur les pages qui vous intéressent. Les liens de récupération et les ebooks ne peuvent pas être revendus. Earlier this year, a Goodreads buddy, Michael, and I were chatting about various books when we decided to do a buddy read together, selecting this wonderful Gothic edition. And of course “grey” people have their place in the world and can achieve things, their own way (to be fair, I’ve never met anyone quite as extreme as the protagonist). Stargazer, your views are certainly not objectionable! Her role as companion to the ghastly Mrs Van Hopper stood her in good stead! Haha, I think, I’m quite the opposite: if I really think, I’m going to love a book, I normally read it immediately. SHDHDIWOWW I LOOVE THIS POST! I am sorry. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. But as the novel progressed, darkness appeared in Philip’s mind as well and doubt arose, whether his version of the truth was always reliable. Italian Conversation Made Natural: Engaging Dialogues to Learn Italian (Italian Edi... Pour calculer l'évaluation globale en nombre d'étoiles et la répartition en pourcentage par étoile, nous n'utilisons pas une moyenne simple. Haha, actually, FF’s reply was similar to what I might have expected from you. Thanks so much Jonetta! It stars Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin, Iain Glen, Holliday Grainger, and Pierfrancesco Favino. , Aww thanks so much, I am happy to hear that, since I love writing these posts! I have actually watched the movie – My Cousin Rachel! And women who can’t live an independent life and whose happiness can be ruined by a wrong look or sentence from her husband. Oooh, what a fun post! His repeated mantra of loathing of 'my cousin Rachel' transforms to an adored Rachel in which, as a loved-up little puppy, he completely throws away his heart and his throne to the new Queen Bee. However, if you ever re-read Rebecca, listen to the audiobook. It was shot in Italy and England in spring 2016 and is about a young man in Cornwall who meets the wife of his older cousin, suspecting her of being responsible for his death. Also, both novels have a foreign connection; Rebecca to Monte Carlo and My Cousin Rachel to Italy. One puzzling thing about him: I know he got seriously deceived in his first marriage, but he exhibited such an extreme change in his taste in women from the first to his second marriage. In 1932, du Maurier married Major Frederick Browning, with whom she had three children.Many of du Maurier's bestselling novels and short stories were adapted into award-winning films, including Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds and Nicolas Roeg's Don't Look Now. Reading the novels Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel, we think about life, the life of our time. The setting and writing are gorgeous, though. StructureThe dramatic structure of Rebecca is clever. That sounds AWESOMEEE!!!! No “saving the best for last” for me. But objectively both are good reads, I just preferred the characters in Rachel and found Rebecca a bit slow to begin with. I read this before going to see the new adaptation on film and was really pleased to see how true they remained to the book. There is nothing wrong with being timid or have a soft spot for insecure women without opinions, but these two characters didn’t in any way capture my imagination. WritingThe road to Manderley lay ahead. Then, there was the whole relation to Ambrose and how it had shaped him to be the person he was, which I found interesting as well. Anyway I can say that Rachel and Rebecca are my favourite DdM novels, although I still have some to read. She almost sounds as if she LIKED Rebecca! My Cousin Rachel is a novel by British author Daphne du Maurier, first published in the U.K. in 1951 and in the U.S. in 1952.. Oh, this is so much fun, Stargazer! My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier is a 1952 publication. No competition here, really. The author was inspired by a seventeenth century portrait of Rachel Carew she saw at Anthony House in Cornwall. Either case, I really enjoyed the read, especially discussing it with Michael, who is an author you might want to take a look at (new book coming out in April '18). ♥️. I really felt like the odd one out, because as you say, it is universally adored. Philip, her young admirer, was oh so naive and I sometimes wanted to scream at him to grow up. Interesting, what you say about the writer. I enjoyed the movie!! Something tells me that much as you disliked her, she’s a character that you won’t forget albeit for questionable reasons! I love her writing. Reading different opinions makes you see new angles to the story even if you don’t necessarily agree! A biography of her father and three other novels followed, but it was the novel Rebecca that launched her into the literary stratosphere and made her one of the most popular authors of her day. There was no moon. Oh, I’m always worried about dramatisations of my favourite books. But now it’s time for the LADIES! I sometimes wonder if our take on characters is similar to how we react to people in real life? A scathingly wicked masterpiece-This book has a very heavy atmospheric quality that drew me in right from the start.In fact, I was so transfixed, I put aside everything else and gave myself over to its allure. I would love other bloggers to take up this idea! Thank you! She lived most of her life in Cornwall, the setting for many of her books. And in My Cousin Rachel she does both, with Rebecca looking fondly over her shoulder (New York Times) --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition kindle_edition. ♀️, I love this post! Nous utilisons des cookies et des outils similaires pour faciliter vos achats, fournir nos services, pour comprendre comment les clients utilisent nos services afin de pouvoir apporter des améliorations, et pour présenter des publicités, y compris des publicités basées sur les centres d’intérêt. Cet article dispose d’une quantité maximum de commande. Les promotions s'appliquent lorsque vous achetez. The casting looks quite wrong! Of course, I remember you are a die-hard du Maurier fan! And Mrs Danvers was a marvellous mad housekeeper! Let the game begin! Abroad in Italy for his health, resolute bachelor Ambrose meets the captivating Rachel, falls in love and marries her. Ce livre contient-il un contenu inapproprié ? I love how you’ve set this up ❤️ I haven’t read My Cousin Rachel, bu now I’m intrigued. I do object to uninteresting and forgettable characters though. Whereas Rebecca was a stronger plot, I think My Cousin Rachel pushes the envelope more in terms of who should we believe. You’ve really surprised me by pointing out that Cornwall is not made explicit in Rebecca – another example of where a story has become so ingrained that it’s an absolute given. Also, both novels have a foreign connection; Rebecca to Monte Carlo and My Cousin Rachel to Italy. Two cracking modern classics for less than the price of one paperback novel. Read More…. And the ashes blew towards us with the salt wind from the sea. Her happiness depends entirely on him – he could commit murder and she would still love him! . At some point I might reread Rebecca just to be swept away by the beautiful prose. I really am the odd one out. You are welcome, it’s quite fun to do these duelling posts . Great post! My Cousin Rachel Trailer #1 (2017): Check out the new My Cousin Rachel trailer starring Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin, and Holliday Grainger! I need to get busy. I agree the characters in Rebecca are unlikeable but that’s half their charm. This seems crucial. Synopsis: Young Philip Ashley was raised by his older cousin Ambrose to be his heir. Max – I think he was so scarred by the duplicitous Rebecca that he chose the most anodyne little mouse he could find for a wife. You are too kind! Envoyer sur votre Kindle ou un autre appareil. Hello, good to hear from a du Maurier fan Rebecca is definitely the more popular of the two, so I realise I am in minority preferring Rachel. I don’t know too much about her, but from the little I’ve read, she sounds like a fascinating person. The 1952 film version of Daphne du Maurier's wonderful novel, My Cousin Rachel, is everything a Gothic mystery fan could want and more. They are extremely close, until Ambrose goes to Florence and meets and marries a woman named Rachel. I can definitely recommend My Cousin Rachel. With Geraldine Chaplin, Christopher Guard, Jamie Cresswell, Charles Kay. It was shot with crimson, like a splash of blood. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms. Offrir en cadeau ou acheter pour plusieurs personnes. Thanks Theresa! Thanks Jennifer! , Ah, this is brilliant, a tri-party match!. . You’ve given me plenty of food for thought. Product Details; About the Author; Read an Excerpt; Product Details . I’m not sure I’d want to take Grey Mouse’s path but I certainly wouldn’t want to take Rebecca’s either! , Of the two, I’ve only heard everyone and their grandmother speak of Rebecca, so this post was quite eye-opening. The two stories are quite different, but as you could tell, I prefer the latter. Earlier this year, a Goodreads buddy, Michael, and I were chatting about various books when we decided to do a buddy read together, selecting this wonderful Gothic edition. Ready? Also, I LOVED the format with the open-ended, ambiguous ending. I’m having a good chuckle at Philip being a whiny bore! In fact, I was so transfixed, I put aside everything else and gave myself over to its allure. Passion overtakes reason in this dark, layered romance based on Daphne du Maurier’s novel, starring Oscar® Winner Rachel Weisz. Ces promotions seront appliquées à cet article : Certaines promotions sont cumulables avec d'autres offres promotionnelles, d'autres non. You’ve done a wonderful job with this! Si vous ne souhaitez pas accepter tous les cookies ou si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur comment nous utilisons les cookies, cliquer sur « Personnaliser les cookies ». No way!!! Merci d’essayer à nouveau. And having written all that, I’ve just noticed FF’s comments below! Both in the literature and real life there are uncountable examples of weak and vulnerable characters, who are still interesting and fascinating to read about or talk to. I am, of course, a die-hard du Maurier fan for many reasons but I concede that occasionally I do wonder quite why I’m so fixated on her writing. Une erreur est survenue. Thanks for stopping by! Oh, no, I didn’t mean we should all be strong and independent all the time – let’s face it, non of us are. In 1969 du Maurier was awarded a DBE. This is THE AWESOMESTTTT POST! With Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin, Holliday Grainger, Iain Glen. I will definitely get the audiobook for a reread. This round goes to Rebecca, because of how Manderlay becomes an integrated part of the story. Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier's best-known and bestselling novel, is the classic tale of a young woman who marries handsome widower Maxim de Winter and moves to his great house at Manderley in Cornwall, only to find that all is not as it first seems . Even today I sometimes wonder about Rachel: Did she or didn’t she? THE MISTS OF CORNWALL: REBECCA, MY COUSIN RACHEL, JAMAICA INN [Du Maurier] on Amazon.com. Olivia de Havilland and 23-year-old Richard Burton (in his American film début) star in this moody tale of a rich young man in 1840s Cornwall and his relationship with his foster father's enigmatic widow. I hadn’t read Rebecca since 1972, when. . Thanks for sharing your thoughts on them through this epic battle! . I’m sorry you were disappointed by Rebecca, but also quite relieved to hear it. Includes Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel. What a fun post! Last seen in the theater 62 years ago, author Daphne du Maurier’s novel My Cousin Rachel is returning to theaters next week in a new adaptation. Commenté au Royaume-Uni le 21 février 2018. — Manchester Guardian. Actually, she was barely a person in her own right. Désolé, un problème s'est produit lors de l'enregistrement de vos préférences en matière de cookies. Learn how your comment data is processed. My Cousin Rachel is one of my favorite books of all time. WHOAAA!! Give the winner a big applause and thanks so much for joining this special event! I eagerly read on, wishing to know the truth behind the mystery surrounding the widow Rachel. . I love this idea for a post . THE MISTS OF CORNWALL: REBECCA, MY COUSIN RACHEL, JAMAICA INN : Classement des meilleures ventes d'Amazon : Comment les évaluations sont-elles calculées ? Dame Daphne du Maurier's novels should be on every English Literature curriculum for over-fourteens. But in real life you probably wouldn’t find me hanging out with them and the same is the case in books. Final ResultLadies and Gentlemen, I am happy to announce the winner of today’s literary duel as My Cousin Rachel! Des tiers approuvés ont également recours à ces outils dans le cadre de notre affichage de publicités. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez vous référer aux conditions générales de ces promotions. I look forward now to getting to My Cousin Rachel—I feel that might appeal to me more! As I dived into its pages, I found myself being led through the emotions of the narrator. Nombre de pages de l'édition imprimée This version is the 2013 Little, Brown and Company publication. Perhaps, I’d run out of credits? SettingBoth novels presumably take place in Cornwall, although this isn’t mentioned explicitly in Rebecca. . Audiobooks are always my preferred option. Yes, I agree Max was a weak person. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so who knows ….? . This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Just lapped up the last words in this fantastic story on my sunbed in Sri Lanka. I found Maxim rather unsympathetic and his view on his second wife’s transformation to a less insecure women didn’t endear me to him either. I think it’s nice to meet bloggers with different opinions on books- especially if they’re commonly popular yess definitely, a fun idea but also helpful for analysing the texts, Same! Someone he could trust and who would cause him no grief. I’ve only read Rebecca but had my eye on My Cousin Rachel for a while now. Philip towards FF: Yes, he was whiny and as I wrote, I often found myself wanting to scream at him. YOU ROCK! Ce livre contient-il des problèmes de qualité ou de mise en forme ? Commenté au Royaume-Uni le 8 novembre 2020. . Impossible d'ajouter l'article à votre liste. I love this idea! Aucun appareil Kindle n'est requis. Veuillez renouveler votre requête plus tard. Like the earlier Rebecca, it is a mystery-romance, set primarily on a large estate in Cornwall. I had no problem with the timid second Mrs de Winter in Rebecca – it was Max who I felt was weak. My Cousin Rachel is a fantastic novel too though. Follow For Book Lovers and Random People on WordPress.com. I even have an extra pretty edition of Rebecca from the UK! To be honest, I actually thought of you, when posting this and felt a bit worried. The quote included in my post sums him up pretty well, I thought. Star! My Cousin Rachel is a 2017 romantic drama film, written and directed by Roger Michell, based upon the 1951 novel My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier. Des milliers de livres avec la livraison chez vous en 1 jour ou en magasin avec -5% de réduction . Despite of the dark, gothic elements in Rebecca, there is no getting around the fact, that the plot has a rather clichéd romance at its core: Young, immature girl falls in love with older, complicated man with lots of money and a big house. Both novels presumably take place in Cornwall, although this isn’t mentioned explicitly in Rebecca. My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier is a 1952 publication. This sets the scene for an accelerating tension as we inevitably move towards the indicated disaster. You’ve piqued my curiosity regarding both titles, and, of course, much more for Rachel, considering how much you loved that one over Rebecca! To be honest, I don’t remember, why I read instead of listened. © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. ou ses filiales. Her plots are so well crafted, her use of language is transparent and her characters are rounded and identifiable. Focus will be on books, but I might throw in the occasional cultural event, travel or other inspiration coming my way. I haven’t read either book but based on the characterisation in the books, I’d go for My Cousin Rachel anyway . Aww, thanks! I rest my case! According to the introduction, all the ambiguity in the novel reflects the authors own life and state of mind, when she wrote it.I found that quite interesting. Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier's best-known and bestselling novel, is the classic tale of a young woman who marries handsome widower Maxim de Winter and moves to his great house at Manderley in Cornwall, only to find that all is not as it first seems . This concept is absolutely amazing!!! Il y a 0 commentaire et 1 évaluation venant de France, Vos articles vus récemment et vos recommandations en vedette. Rachel herself was ambiguous, and yes, the ending works, but oh my goodness, it takes soooooo loooong to get there! An epitaph: Remembered for her excessive anonymity! Meanwhile though, reading this was good fun and I’m eagerly waiting to know what the next literary duel will be! A young Englishman becomes convinced that his friend and guardian has been murdered by … Echoing du Maurier’s masterwork, Rebecca, My Cousin Rachel is a romantic thriller. But I guess, we can’t all like the same things. The novel deliberately begs dozens of questions many of which are left up in the air, which is either frustrating, or intriguing, depending on the reader. But unlikable does not equal uninteresting (for Mrs Danvers quite the opposite) and he was impulsive and unpredictable and in his own way brought colour to the story. Veuillez réessayer. Daphne du Maurier (1907-89) was born in London, the daughter of the famous actor-manager Sir Gerald du Maurier and granddaughter of George du Maurier, the author and artist. What was the truth about her character? Daphne du Maurier (1907-89) was born in London, the daughter of the famous actor-manager Sir Gerald du Maurier and granddaughter of George du Maurier, the author and artist. Seuls des destinataires résidant dans votre pays peuvent récupérer un ebook offert. Sandra!! Ooh, I’m a big fan of Rebecca but I’ve never read My Cousin Rachel – I think I’ll have to rectify that! Such a great post and I love the gifs you added,they made me laugh and love it even more! This round goes to Rebecca, because of how Manderlay becomes an integrated part of the story. It follows a relatively linear timeline and it had me mesmerised from page one. Yes, I know most people adore Rebecca – I did enjoy it, although not as much as I expected to. I would have voted for Rebecca – I think because I read it first. Choisissez la méthode d'envoi et achetez l'ebook, Les destinataires peuvent lire l'ebook reçu sur n'importe quel appareil. Perfect story telling. I am thrilled to welcome you to the second literary duel featuring non other than Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel. I demand a recount! My cousin Rachel, Daphné Du Maurier, Collins Libri. 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By the time the story approached its ending, I’d given up and decided to wait for the author to reveal everything. But I don’t see being grey as the opposite as being strong. At first she functioned as an attachment to the wealthy Mrs. Van Hopper and later Maxim took over as the centre of her universe. what went on in his mind was a lot less transparent than first assumed. The beautiful and somewhat disturbing opening chapter retrospectively alludes to the dramatic climax of the story. Love it, love it! Pour signaler une violation de droits d'auteur. Yay, I’m glad you liked it! Rebecca on the other hand never drags, and has far more actual plot going on. For more literary duelling, check out: Oliver Twist vs. Nicholas Nickleby. My Cousin Rachel is in my opinion the better of the two. I was sure, if you saw it, you would be having words with me for not being more enthusiastic about Rebecca. Every time I thought, I’d figured out Rachel, it turned out I hadn’t. Includes Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel. <3 <3 <3. The nameless narrator was timid and insecure. Haha, sometimes when I read other people’s opinions, I feel as if we must have read different books. — New York Times "Double-distilled readers' delight." I delayed opening this post because I couldn’t bear to hear the verdict! I am so happy you like the concept. Also, it turned out later that (possibly because of illness?) Yeah right. Biographie de l'auteur. Includes Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel. The sky above our heads was inky black. Such a well written spell binding classic; absolutely captivating. In a short time, Ambrose is dead, and Philip receives a letter from his uncle of his suspicion that Rachel is … This version is the 2013 Little, Brown and Company publication. Yes, I would definitely recommend My Cousin Rachel, especially if you enjoy ambiguous characters. The second wife did find some inner strength in the end (I always agreed with ‘if it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger’), which I was happy about. Well, I don’t object to unlikable characters at all, Mrs Danvers was without competition my fav. Hello Stargazer – I read both books more than once many years ago – I’m a great fan of Daphne du Maurier. CharactersRachel in My Cousin Rachel was my kind of character. My Cousin Rachel (2017) Writer-director Roger Michell delivers a classy adaptation of Du Maurier’s 1951 novel, with the plot device of the rickety garden bridge replaced by crumbling cliffs. Knowledge, experiences, travel – I am a fan of them all. Daphne du Maurier wrote the book in such a way that every new emotion is perfectly believable--the narrator's reaction is real and understandable. Aww, thanks Inge. And for all her timidity and unworldly ways, she proved much stronger than might be assumed: she supports Max as they live out their lives in quiet solitude; she doesn’t judge or expect too much from him. I’m such a Rebecca and now I’ve got to check out Rachel! Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel are more about what Rebecca and Rachel went through and what happened to them at the end. A scathingly wicked masterpiece-This book has a very heavy atmospheric quality that drew me in right from the start. She remained a mystery to the last, but clearly she had a complex personality with lots going on below the surface. Although the title may sound like a somber, pastoral story you might see from the likes of Jane Austen, get ready for a psychological thriller that could only come from the pen of the author of Rebecca and The Birds. Il analyse également les commentaires pour vérifier leur fiabilité. in Rebecca. But I don’t mind deviating from the ‘public opinion’, actually the world would be quite dull, if we all enjoyed the same things! (S backing up into a corner and parrying both fictional women, keeping a keen eye on Maxim, currently cowering in the opposite corner … ), Is Grey Mouse uninteresting and forgettable? It is mostly meant as lighthearted fun, but it did make me think about the books in a more structured way. The election must have been rigged!! 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Daphne du Maurier Omnibus 4: Rebecca; My Cousin Rachel (Virago Modern Classics Book 110) (English Edition), Page précédente des produits sponsorisés connexes, Page suivante des produits sponsorisés connexes. My Cousin Rachel is a compelling, mysterious, and seductive novel in which Philip Ashley’s world is turned upside down by the arrival of his guardian Ambrose’s widow, Rachel. But I didn’t enjoy the characters in Rebecca at all. And now I’ve screwed up my courage I don’t know what I think! Sélectionnez la section dans laquelle vous souhaitez faire votre recherche. I haven’t watched the movie about Rachel, but I definitely mean to. Directed by Roger Michell. I’m SO relieved I wasn’t the only one who was privately disappointed by Rebecca—the plot was waaaay too slow for me, and the characters forgettable, but it’s so universally adored that I wondered if it was just a me thing. I haven’t checked the casting, but let’s hope it works out. I really enjoyed the way that the tale unfolded and became so heart wrenching. All depended on what was happening in the plot at the time. Du Maurier is a storyteller whose sole aim is to bewitch and beguile. We can’t all be strong and independent at least, not all of the time! It’s been on my ‘must read’ list for a while. But the sky on the horizon was not dark at all. I actually adore Rebecca and I actually like the characters a lot- or at least the narrator and Rebecca, Max is awful. And in My Cousin Rachel she does both, with Rebecca looking fondly over her shoulder." In Rachel, I found Philip a whiny bore with the mental age of a pubescent teen. After reading Rebecca several years ago, I placed My Cousin Rachel, another of Daphne du Maurier's famed novels, on my To Be Read (TBR) shelf. On my blog I will share experiences with you. Glad you like the idea of the post – even if it’s meant as a bit of fun, I find it quite useful to make myself think about which aspects I enjoyed and didn’t enjoy in a quite structured way. I love the enigma that is Rachel and the uncertain ending. The plot in My Cousin Rachel revolves around the mysterious Rachel. Yes, I am sure you are right about Max (although I still found it extreme). In our last match the gents, Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby, were fighting it out. I hope to hear what you think of Rebecca at some point in the future. I think it’s the writer herself almost more than her books. Phew, I’m glad you enjoyed the post despite of my objectionable views . Let me start with a combined defence and small counter-attack reg. I imagine that’s why he was so angry when she appeared at the party wearing a copy of Rebecca’s costume; he believed her to be playing games as Rebecca had done. You are drawn in through the characters and the plot is so clever. 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