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Rebecca: Chapters 8-12

"God, I did not want to think about Rebecca"

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Jeremy Anderberg
Oct 19, 2025
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Hello readers!

What did you make of this week’s reading? It’s a story where the feelings that are evoked are much more interesting and lively than the story itself. More on that below.

In terms of plot, there’s not a ton of present action. There’s some awkward conversations and moments, but nothing truly dramatic. The tension is felt in how du Maurier w…

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