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Rebecca vs And Then There Were None
Rebecca
50 positive (93%) · 3 mixed (6%) · 1 negative (2%)
Trust + time weighted: +89%
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Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca is widely regarded by Reddit users as a masterpiece of Gothic fiction. It is frequently praised for its haunting atmosphere, spellbinding prose, and a significant plot twist that is integrated deeply into the narrative rather than occurring only at the end. While often discussed in horror communities, readers clarify it is a literary Gothic novel rather than modern horror, focusing on psychological suspense and the loss of romantic ideals.
Pros
- Masterpiece of Gothic atmosphere and suspense.
- Features a highly regarded plot twist that is well-integrated into the story.
- Described as 'hauntingly beautiful' and 'spellbinding,' particularly as an audiobook.
- Explores complex themes of marriage and the transition from romantic ideals to reality.
Top excerpts
You want a really good twist? Read Rebecca. No way that could have been done in the last ten pages.
***Rebecca*** by Daphne du Maurier
Daphne du Maurier - ***Rebecca***
If you liked Frankenstein, I’d suggest Jane Eyre or Rebecca.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier blew me away!
And Then There Were None
15 positive (88%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 2 negative (12%)
Trust + time weighted: +78%
Top excerpts
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
You can't go wrong with the world's most read fiction author, Agatha Christie. *And Then There Were None* is great.
And Then There Were None made me fall in love with reading in general but especially murder mysteries/agatha Christie
And then there were none is a perfect starter for Agatha Christie. Easy read, gripping story a good climax