Rebecca is my favorite book of all time. It may not be the top of literary accomplishment however its still my favorite. The storyline is somewhat similiar to Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre yet it stands on its own! The description of Manderley and the surrounding estate is so detailed that the house becomes one of the central characters. The story shows how we all play different roles at different times in our lives. I love how the 2nd Mrs. DeWinter is weak in the beginning but grows to become the strong one at the end. I love how the two main characters must learn to trust and depend on each other. I love all the monogrammed Rs, Jasper the dog, the British seaside, tea, wellies, and the morning room. Although in the 1940 movie (made by the talented Mr. Hitchcock) Rebecca is not shot but "accidently" killed - its still a great movie but the book is better as usual.