tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post3364073425263739977..comments2024-01-03T09:11:01.150-05:00Comments on Coffee and a Book Chick: The Apple Tree, by Daphne du MaurierNatalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-33440942682579617632010-11-28T17:55:42.608-05:002010-11-28T17:55:42.608-05:00I loved how du Maurier played with the reader'...I loved how du Maurier played with the reader's sympathy. At first I felt bad for him but then I felt bad for the wife! It's brillant.Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-82953302336095369072010-11-23T16:26:12.814-05:002010-11-23T16:26:12.814-05:00I really want to start reading du Maurier and this...I really want to start reading du Maurier and this review just makes that feeling even stronger...what is it about her stories - the pull, the creepiness factor, the relationships that always seem to have an undercurrent of sinister....aargh! I WILL get to du Maurier - even if I have to add her to my new year's resolutions!Stacy at The Novel Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438410877723922583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-70853044317046932772010-11-17T21:04:44.243-05:002010-11-17T21:04:44.243-05:00I've only read two of her books but I already ...I've only read two of her books but I already think of Daphne du Maurier as a favorite. Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel are wonderful. I do want to read her short stories though.<br /><br />Your book sounds like it's just beautiful. That's a wonderful illustration.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-43640273067493210132010-11-17T19:58:22.286-05:002010-11-17T19:58:22.286-05:00I just read "Rebecca" for the first time...I just read "Rebecca" for the first time this year and really thought the world of it. This story sounds wonderful .... and I love the illustration you showed. I think I'm going to have to read more Du Maurier in the coming year.<br /><br />And what a sweet gift from your hubby!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-75587359982180847662010-11-17T19:41:57.048-05:002010-11-17T19:41:57.048-05:00I've only read Rebecca by du Maurier, but love...I've only read Rebecca by du Maurier, but loved it and want to read more of her stuff. I'm going to add this to my list of future du Mauriers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-68500772951645473612010-11-17T13:31:14.661-05:002010-11-17T13:31:14.661-05:00I just bought a copy of Don't Look Now from a ...I just bought a copy of Don't Look Now from a used bookstore a few weeks ago. I plan to start with "The Birds," but I'm really looking forward to reading some of du Maurier's short stories. Thus far, I've only read a smattering of her novels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-25130854847928490682010-11-17T09:28:21.842-05:002010-11-17T09:28:21.842-05:00marthalama -- It is deliciously good; creeped me o...<b><i>marthalama</i></b> -- It is deliciously good; creeped me out!<br /><br /><b><i>Trish</i></b> -- I agree! Having an illustration on these types of pages just makes the experience of the actual story itself so much more fun!<br /><br /><b><i>Elizabeth Bauman</i></b> -- Yes, do track it down! Let me know what you think of it when you read it!<br /><br /><b><i>Kathleen</i></b> -- Du Maurier has quickly become a new favorite of mine! Her short stories are what I'm starting with and they're a lot of fun!<br /><br /><b><i>Amused</i></b> -- Do let me know what you think if you get a chance to pick this up!<br /><br /><b><i>Zibilee at Raging Bibliomania</i></b> -- Yes, I'm finding that du Maurier makes you begin to question if it's truly something ghostly or if the person is just going mad! Loving the stories that I'm reading right now!<br /><br /><b><i>Jenny</i></b> -- The illustrations are fantastic, and so far, the illustrations for The Birds is really my favorite thus far -- check it out, if you can!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-74031548101554587032010-11-16T22:10:24.344-05:002010-11-16T22:10:24.344-05:00Beautiful illustration! I really want to read this...Beautiful illustration! I really want to read this story now (and maybe more of du Maurier's). She's so good at making tiny details terrifying.Jennyhttp://jennysbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-44917013067404900652010-11-16T18:01:15.742-05:002010-11-16T18:01:15.742-05:00Oh, this does sound fiendishly enticing! I like th...Oh, this does sound fiendishly enticing! I like that it made you ask questions about what was really going on in the story. I also didn't know that du Maurier wrote stories like this, and am going to have to check it out. I need to find out what happens in this story, and how things shake out! Thanks for the incredibly perceptive review!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-18674833465006352542010-11-16T14:55:33.249-05:002010-11-16T14:55:33.249-05:00du Maurier is a classic! While I haven't read ...du Maurier is a classic! While I haven't read this one of hers, she is a favorite author of mine so I'll have to check this out.Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-55050951655434199882010-11-16T14:41:10.566-05:002010-11-16T14:41:10.566-05:00I love duMaurier but have never read any of her sh...I love duMaurier but have never read any of her short stories. I will have to check this one out. I've not read anything of hers that I did not thoroughly enjoy!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-48036080242559869572010-11-16T11:39:16.083-05:002010-11-16T11:39:16.083-05:00That sounds wonderful! I'll have to find that...That sounds wonderful! I'll have to find that story as well.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10875305968239664790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-22546082306409222010-11-16T10:22:33.230-05:002010-11-16T10:22:33.230-05:00Heh, yes my question exactly! As much as I love re...Heh, yes my question exactly! As much as I love reading, having lovely accompanying illustrations and covers makes it a more complete experience. Especially if they're the old antique print kind of illustrations. <br /><br />Some of the older titles will have many different printings over the decades and I will almost always wait until I find the most beautiful covers. Used book stores are great for that kind of thing. It involves more of the senses!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273468231529654323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-65642490354588808802010-11-16T10:20:06.758-05:002010-11-16T10:20:06.758-05:00I love du Maurier and I thought that I had read th...I love du Maurier and I thought that I had read this but just can't remember it. I'm going to have to go back to it, it sounds wonderfully creepy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-89078041820630163982010-11-16T09:18:14.506-05:002010-11-16T09:18:14.506-05:00Lori -- I still haven't read Rebecca yet, whic...<b><i>Lori</i></b> -- I still haven't read Rebecca yet, which I hear is wonderfully creepy -- I have it on my nightstand, so I'm looking forward to it!<br /><br /><b><i>Michelle (Red Headed Book Child) </i></b> -- Me, too! I can't wait to read that one!<br /><br /><b><i>BookQuoter</i></b> -- I'm excited to read Rebecca. The short stories from her that I've been reading so far are wonderfully gothic and haunting.<br /><br /><b><i>Mrs. Q: Book Addict</i></b> -- I highly recommend anything from this author; she is always perfect for the autumn and reading in the creepy, cold weather!<br /><br /><b><i>bermudaonion</i></b> -- That's interesting that you view Du Maurier's work as romance, I've always known her to be gothic and creepy! I wonder if she's written romances, too? You should definitely pick up her short story collections, they're slightly uncomfortable and disturbing!<br /><br /><b><i>heather yallin</i></b> -- I agree; it almost seems like these characteristics of guilt came prior to his wife, and are now self-imposed. Or maybe it really is a spirt haunting the tree? Freaky!<br /><br /><b><i>Veens</i></b> -- Don't worry, I haven't read Rebecca yet, either! You, me, and Red Headed Book Child are in the same boat together! :)<br /><br /><b><i>Trish</i></b> -- I really do enjoy these illustrations, they just add so much to the story and punch it up. It's a picture book for adults! Why don't they do this more often? :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-87516088124946473452010-11-16T08:18:11.099-05:002010-11-16T08:18:11.099-05:00I'll have to add that to my tbr list. The illu...I'll have to add that to my tbr list. The illustrations are indeed beautiful!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273468231529654323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-62013683732655394682010-11-16T07:33:44.342-05:002010-11-16T07:33:44.342-05:00I really need to read Rebecca, you know. Some of m...I really need to read Rebecca, you know. Some of my friends out here can't believe i have not read it yet :)<br /><br />I love Short Stories, and creepy ones are really a treat. This sounds fantastic, I am definitely going to try it.Veenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051587201427141480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-16220185286966740472010-11-16T07:24:58.630-05:002010-11-16T07:24:58.630-05:00Oooh, this does sound creepy, what a perfect revie...Oooh, this does sound creepy, what a perfect review of the story! I'm sure it makes you want to appreciate what you have just a little bit more. On the other hand, can you imagine feeling that niggling inner guilt that just becomes a part of you (and personifying/loading it onto the person you're supposed to love. Ouch! Seems like the guilt and neglect are self-inflicted entities predating his wife.heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352538845216308169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-39105075198693245152010-11-16T06:59:57.443-05:002010-11-16T06:59:57.443-05:00Until recently, I thought all of du Maurier's ...Until recently, I thought all of du Maurier's work was romance, so I really wasn't interested. I've come discover that I was totally wrong and need to try her work soon!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-90903536966683009632010-11-16T05:29:31.320-05:002010-11-16T05:29:31.320-05:00I haven't read anything by the author. The App...I haven't read anything by the author. The Apple Tree sounds fantastic. I must take a look for this collection.Mrs. Q: Book Addicthttp://web.me.com/quirion/Bookaddict/Welcome.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-49528043514571948192010-11-15T23:37:55.396-05:002010-11-15T23:37:55.396-05:00Sounds fantastic. I will surely look for this. I r...Sounds fantastic. I will surely look for this. I really enjoyed Rebecca but have not read any other.BookQuoterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033467542826463255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-62849270907467707442010-11-15T23:29:31.513-05:002010-11-15T23:29:31.513-05:00I STILL have not read Rebecca!I STILL have not read Rebecca!Michelle (Red Headed Book Child)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02203139179710289533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-87484726870072212802010-11-15T23:23:43.531-05:002010-11-15T23:23:43.531-05:00Fantastic review. du Maurier's "Rebecca&...Fantastic review. du Maurier's "Rebecca" is one of my favorite books, I will definitely have to check this one out.<br />Thanks for the heads up!Lori Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11916838797379853699noreply@blogger.com