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Rebecca

By: Daphne du Maurier
Narrated by: Emilia Fox
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Summary

Rebecca is widely regarded as Daphne du Maurier's finest novel. It tells the story of Manderley, an exquisite house with gardens down to the sea; its owner Max de Winter; and his new young wife. And, of course, Rebecca.
Public Domain (P)1996 Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks

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"If Daphne du Maurier had written only Rebecca, she would still be one of the great shapers of popular culture and the modern imagination. Few writers have created more magical and mysterious places than Jamaica Inn and Manderley, buildings invested with a rich character that gives them a memorable life of their own." (Richard Kelly, Professor of English, University of Tennessee)

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Best travelling companion

I read this some 20-odd years ago and ended up buying the audio version to accompany me on a long train journey. Not only was I locked away in my own private little world I can honestly say I think I got more enjoyment out of it being read to me than reading it! Funnily enough I was travelling to Cornwall were the book is set!

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Disappointingly Short

What disappointed you about Rebecca?

When I purchased this I didn't realise it was a shortened version. Had I realised I wouldn't have bought it. It was very heavily edited. You might as well watch the Hitchcock version of the film.

Would you recommend Rebecca to your friends? Why or why not?

I like Emilia Fox's narration of Mrs De Winter, but that's all. I wouldn't recommend it unless you can't be bothered with the full story.

What does Emilia Fox bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I saw her in play the character in the TV version and I think she was well cast. She comes across well as Mrs De Winter in this version and also doesn't overplay the other characters.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Rebecca?

I wouldn't cut anything from this version. It's already too heavily cut.

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Brilliant narration - perfect for this book

Emilia Fox was an inspired choice to narrate this version of Rebecca. I must have read this book many times and seen various TV versions - but listening to this was every bit as gripping as encountering it for the first time. I'm always amazed how brief the novel is when you consider how powerful it is - Daphne du Maurier doesn't spend a lot of time on descriptions of secondary characters, but with Emilia Fox's narration it is completely compelling and you are one hundred percent inside the head of the second Mrs De Winter.

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Abridged

It is my favourite book, I was unpleasantly surprised by how substantially abridged this version is. All the best parts that make Rebecca the masterpiece that it is have been omitted. Pity as both the plot and narration are great.

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I didn't expect a shorten version

It ruined my experience 😪 why anyone would want a shorthen version of this classic book. It sould be clearly marked.

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Beautiful story, beautifully read

I really enjoyed listening to this classic, I'd never read it before.
Emilia Fox does a fabulous job with the performance - of course!

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Great

Beautiful story, perfectly read. Finished it in 2 days. Perfect for warm summer evenings.

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I found this book very good and interesting to listen to and it made me think also very sad in parts it also made me think

This book made me think quite deeply. It is very thoughtful.. a very great book to listen to

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Fantastic

I really enjoyed this version of Rebecca. It is great for a long drive.

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good

Great story - well-balanced and well-told. However, it's very much of it's time regarding the motivations of the characters.

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