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Hollywood18 wrote: :sneaky:

Over the last couple of days, I have been reading this book, which I chose from a selection of books to read for my English class. I have just eaten it up, getting so caught up in the plot. I still have a couple of chapters left, but I am looking forward to them. The book is really well-written--Ms. Du Maurier makes you feel like you are really there. And the suspense keeps you going, because you want to find out more. I highly recommend it to anyone who has not read it.
I have read Rebecca about one dozen times. First time when I was about 14.That is many many years ago. I have always loved it. Theo old movie is very good too.

Daphne DuMaurier was a wonderful writer. The book 'Rebecca' is a Haycraft Queen Cornerstone book.....meaning it was included by that group as one of the best mysteries ever written. When you're through reading it.....read her book "Jamaica Inn". It's fabulous. Most of her book's were written within the background of her beloved Cornwall England. You'll love all of them.

xxxooooo

mama

LoveMama wrote: read her book "Jamaica Inn". It's fabulous. Most of her book's were written within the background of her beloved Cornwall England.


Jamaica Inn is a good story - just that, though! The place has it's own website at: http://www.jamaicainn.co.uk/ I have been completely langered there in the past, although it's much more genteel now. A picture I posted on FG a while ago was taken not far from there. A nice stroll on the moors in fine summer weather, rather dismal else.

Can I ask a question here, now don't all jump on me, do we think that some books appeal manly to women and some to men , ie Chick Lit. I have almost been beaten sensless to suggets this on occassion but I really think it is true.

I have read Rebecca and found it well, let me just say average, I got driven to the edge by DuMaurier's obsession with character nuance and detail, but then I also struggle with the Bronte sisters as well

Bothwell wrote: Can I ask a question here, now don't all jump on me, do we think that some books appeal manly to women and some to men , ie Chick Lit. I have almost been beaten sensless to suggets this on occassion but I really think it is true.

I have read Rebecca and found it well, let me just say average, I got driven to the edge by DuMaurier's obsession with character nuance and detail, but then I also struggle with the Bronte sisters as well


Absolutely true Bothwell. I read mainly mystery detective..and mostly what are called Golden Age and mostly English writers. I think DuMaurier appeal's more to the female readers..

I LOVE Maugham..

I love Agatha Christie..

I love that period of writers.

Does Delderfield appeal to you. The family saga genre?

My favorites of his were 'The Avenue" and the The Avenue Goes to War'

If ever you can, pick up a copy of 'The Moving Toyshop by Edmund Crispin.

OR...perhap's you might enjoy anything G.K. Chesterton. His books are making what you might say, a 'comeback' in the UK today.

Depending on your age...and I believe I'm quite a bit older than you....

we probaby have different interests. My oldest son who is 46 love's what I collect and read but would never be interested in reading Rebecca! My daughter 42 thinks most of what I read is boring, yet yesterday she told me she was reading "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"...but 6 months ago

she laughed and said, "Mom, why did you buy this"?



I can not abide Romance novels....nor do I like the Detective novels of the fifties...Mickey Spillane as an example.

Bothwell.. What are your favorite books......the books you've read and loved!

Let us know.....

xxxxoo

mama

Bill Sikes wrote: Jamaica Inn is a good story - just that, though! The place has it's own website at: http://www.jamaicainn.co.uk/ I have been completely langered there in the past, although it's much more genteel now. A picture I posted on FG a while ago was taken not far from there. A nice stroll on the moors in fine summer weather, rather dismal else.


Bill..a good story and a good dash of History thrown in! I know the web site and hope that I can find your photo...would love to see it.

My youngest son bought a house here in La Jolla, CA that was built in 1927 by a Pastor of a Church here .....who was from Cornwall, England. Pasamounth to be I believe. (not sure of spelling)! He also has been to Cornwall several times as they surf in Newquay and he is a professional surfer.

The small beach town I live in, is very similar to the Cornish Coast. We have the same rugged cliffs and approximate weather. Both Cornwall and La Jolla Coast's would be similar to Alcapulco, Mexico, but it gets' very hot there in the summer.

I've been trying for month's to get Lady Cop out here..but think she likes and misses a 'change of Season and we don't have that.

NOW I'm off to find your photos!

xxxxoo

mama :-6

BOTHWELL,

I agree with you on this topic.. Can't say I have seen many men reading "ROMANCE NOVELS.. Then again maybe they should.

Can I ask a question here, now don't all jump on me, do we think that some books appeal manly to women and some to men , ie Chick Lit. I have almost been beaten sensless to suggets this on occassion but I really think it is true.


REBECCA, On of my all time favorite reads..

GRReat read