Rebecca, Robert E. Sherwood
Rebecca, Robert E. Sherwood
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Rebecca

Author: Robert E. Sherwood, Joan Harrison

Narrator: Sean Pratt, Various

Unabridged: 2 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/18/2024


Synopsis

An Unforgettable Masterpiece That Will Enrich Your Life

The 1940 film Rebecca is acclaimed as one of the greatest achievements of the legendary director Alfred Hitchcock. This audio recording is an adaptation of the screenplay of this Academy Award winning motion picture featuring the original cast, including Sir Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine.

Based on Daphne du Maurier’s classic novel of the same name, it tells the story of an unnamed young woman who is trapped in a degrading job as a companion to a snobbish lady. She is rescued by the handsome, elegant, but enigmatic English gentleman Maxim de Winter, who marries her in a whirlwind romance and takes her to Manderley, his magnificent estate in Cornwall where she is confronted by a huge number of challenges which are revealed step by step through Hitchcock’s masterful hand. As usual, he merges plot, setting, and character to create a haunting and unforgettable picture of the cruelties of individuals—and of the English class system.

The story constantly counterposes evil and malice with essential human decency, which is somehow able to stand up to—and triumph over—the bad side of human nature and reveal the promise of genuine love. It is a masterpiece that speaks to the fears and hopes that live in all of us.
This version offers a unique opportunity to enjoy this film complete in an audio format.;The original dialogue from the film is reproduced complete. Accompanying narration enables the listener to vividly visualize the splendor of this Hollywood classic. This audio format enables listeners to create their own unique visual pictures of the movie. It is perfectly suited to those who love classic cinema but often don’t have the time to sit down and watch a feature film. Listeners can enjoy this superb tale while commuting, jogging, exercising, cooking, walking pets, or during countless other activities.The ever-changing pace of current life is shaping and reshaping the way we experience media. This audio version offers a classic film in a form that is uniquely suited to our times and tastes.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeffrey on December 01, 2019

”Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again". This is one of the more famous lines in literature certainly it belongs in the same conversation as Call me Ishmael. Even to people who have never read the book or seen the excellent movie by Alfred Hitchcock might have a glimmer of recognition at the......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on October 01, 2024

Bump! Bump! Bump! Yes, I’m hitting my thick head to the wall for waiting for so long to read this masterpiece! Two weeks ago I was so determined to start this book but then I decided I wasn’t mentally prepared to read something so intense! So I read a few romance, fantasy books. But last night, as m......more

Goodreads review by Lisa of Troy on August 17, 2024

Like a fine wine! Rebecca is the story of a widower named Max de Winter who marries a young woman who is serving as a companion to a wealthy American woman. The new Mrs. de Winter arrives at her new home, Manderley, when she meets the waitstaff of the house. However, the ghost of Rebecca, the late Mr......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on July 24, 2020

This has to be one of the best and most complete books I have ever read. Each element - plot, characters, twists, suspense, climax - all of it, perfect! If I had one criticism, it might be a slightly slow start, but with the awesome payoff, that is hardly worth mentioning. The plot - I have to be hon......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on June 18, 2007

This is it. THE delicious, curl up next to the fire under a blanket with tea book. THE windowsill on a rainy day with your pet book. THE stay up all night book. A chill goes down your spine (but in a good way!) while reading it. It is a masterpiece of gothic literature, the inheritor of the traditio......more