Virago Modern Classics discussion

Who wants to read The Flight of the Falcon by Daphne du Maurier? This is our buddy-read in September 2024.

If you have read it already, or you are reading it at another (later) time - write here what you think about the book too.

[Please keep in mind to hide spoilers in spoiler brackets.]

Mela wrote: "Who wants to read The Flight of the Falcon by Daphne du Maurier? This is our buddy-read in September 2024.

If you have read it already, or you are reading it at another (later) time ..."
Hi Mela

I would like to read this one, but it all depends if the three-in-one DuMaurier book at a library in my area includes this one. I'll ring tomorrow & let you know. :)

Carol She's So Novel ꧁꧂ wrote: "Hi Mela

I would like to read this one, but it all depends if the three-in-one DuMaurier book at a library in my area includes this one. I'll ring tomorrow & let you know. :)"

It would be nice. I am going to try the novel in a few days, at least that is the plan.

Mela wrote: "Carol She's So Novel ꧁꧂ wrote: "Hi Mela

I would like to read this one, but it all depends if the three-in-one DuMaurier book at a library in my area includes this one. I'll ring tomorrow & let you..."

& this three-in-one collection does include The Flight of the Fountain so I will place a hold on it as soon as I have finished my next book. :)

Carol She's So Novel ꧁꧂ wrote: "& this three-in-one collection does include The Flight of the Fountain so I will place a hold on it as soon as I have finished my next book. :)"

Great.

I’ve read it. It’s my first du Maurier and I found it intriguing. Quite gothic and a few talking points I think.

I am starting the reading today.

once is no good

Another great psychological novel by du Maurier. Not one of my favourites, but still, it was gripping and fascinating.

I have just written the review, so for more - here is the link

Alexandra wrote: "I’ve read it. It’s my first du Maurier and I found it intriguing. Quite gothic and a few talking points I think."

Definitely many points to a discussion. E.g. why Armino so abruptly quit his job. The murder was done. So, why did he feel he had to so suddenly go back after all those years? Was he irresponsible? Or perhaps he only existed to this point in his life (not being fully alive)...

Started. It has a similar tone to The Scapegoat & I'm loving being in Italy.

I have found it very difficult to stay engaged with this one. I've only got about 20 pages to go & still couldn't push through last night.

Carol She's So Novel ꧁꧂ wrote: "I have found it very difficult to stay engaged with this one. I've only got about 20 pages to go & still couldn't push through last night."

Perhaps when you get to Ruffano, you will be more involved in the story.

I didn't really although it was a good ending. I found the whole thing bloodless.

I still gave it 3 stars but it is my least favour DDM so far.

The three-in-one omnibus I borrowed also has The House on the Strand & I'm going to try to get that one read before I have to return this.

Carol She's So Novel ꧁꧂ wrote: "I didn't really although it was a good ending. I found the whole thing bloodless.
I still gave it 3 stars but it is my least favour DDM so far.
The three-in-one omnibus I borrowed also has..."

I wouldn't call it one of my favourites of the author but still liked it a lot. I am thinking now if the fact I am still a little in the world shown by Elena Ferrante in My Brilliant Friend was one of the reasons I was interested in du Maurier's "version of Italians"...

As I remember, I liked a lot The House on the Strand, but the sci-fun part had many holes, so I tried not to analyze that part.

Just to add that after a confusing start I liked The House on the Strand much better than Falcon. it had an ending that got me thinking - I had to read it twice.