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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “Did she or didn't she? That's the question at the center of the novel, and it's one that Du Maurier never fully addresses. Naive Phillip Ashley narrates the story of how he falls in love with his cousin's widow, a mysterious woman named Rachel. This is well written, quality brain candy. I...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Exquisitely chilling. My favourite du Maurier? Or would that be Rebecca? Difficult to decide, but this has one of the most captivating opening chapters I've ever read. Incredibly written in the first-person from a male character's point-of-view.”
sid_rw wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The horror of romantic obsession. The innocent young hero grows concerned when his beloved older cousin marries suddenly in Italy then becomes deathly ill. Who is this woman, cousin Rachel, who has had such a terrible effect on him? and what will happen when she comes to England? Is she a monster, and a murderess? Or is the evil in the eyes of the beholder?”
Lesley W wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is not as good as Rebecca, but Du Maurier's ability to keep you in suspense is also present in this novel. ”
Hala Y wrote this review Friday, October 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Everyone knows Rebecca. But few have read the equally haunting My Cousin Rachel, written by a man infatuated with his cousin who may, or may not, have killed her husband and be trying to kill him. Highly recommended.”
Mary M for Mysteries wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love Daphne DuMaurier's writing style, and this plot kept me interested all the way to the end even though I increasingly disliked the main character as it went.”
Shonda wrote this review Monday, September 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love this author and am trying to pace myself and not read all of her books at once. But of the two I have read, this one is my favorite, but not by far...Rebecca is a great read as well. ”
Britney C wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“really liked it. wish they would remake the movie. excellent, suspenseful sort of romance/murder mystery with interesting characters & moral developmment.”
lindsayperkins wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I haven't read this in years and can't remember too much about it. I'm pretty sure I enjoyed it when I read it. ”
Ashley S wrote this review Thursday, August 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book captured my attention but did not hold it. I picked it up at the library as a summer read when really it is too complex for that -- it would be an excellent curl up in the winter type of book! I read over half the book then skimmed through the middle and read the end. I think the twist at the end was delightful but just had no patience for the lull in the middle!”
Heather L wrote this review Monday, August 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A novel of suspense and love as well as something of a psycho thriller. To the very end the character of cousin Rachel remains strangely unsettled. Is she a threat, a sly femme fatale, a manipulator of men? Could she be the victim of prejudice or is she simply misunderstood due to cultural difference? Every time you think you have the characters in the story figured out, a surprising twist of events leads to a new notion about them. This was a hard to put down and really enjoyable book.”
avd.reader wrote this review Monday, July 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
