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Don't Look Now

Don't Look Now

HorrorLiterary Fiction
Pages
303
Published
1971
Language
English

Synopsis

A grieving couple, still mourning the loss of their young daughter, travels to Venice for a work assignment. While there, they encounter a mysterious blind woman who claims to have a message from their child. As they become entangled in a dangerous investigation, the couple must confront their own sorrow and the unsettling possibility that their daughter's spirit is trying to communicate with them from beyond the grave.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkEmotionalMysteriousCreepy
Forced ProximityUnreliable Narrator

Genres

Horror Literary Fiction Mystery Gothic Short Stories

About the author

D
Daphne du Maurier

Daphne du Maurier was born on 13 May 1907 in London, England, United Kingdom, the second of three daughters of Muriel Beaumont, an actress and maternal niece of William Comyns Beaumont, and Sir Gerald du Maurier, the prominent actor-manager, son of the author and Punch cartoonist George du Maurier, who created the character of Svengali in the novel Trilby. She was also the cousin of the Llewelyn Davies boys, who served as J.M. Barrie's inspiration for the characters in the play Peter Pan, or The...

Characters

ChristineSupporting
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Frequently asked questions

  • Is there a film adaptation of Don't Look Now?

    A notable film adaptation of "Don't Look Now" was released in 1973, directed by Nicolas Roeg. It is widely regarded for its distinctive visual style and unsettling atmosphere, capturing the psychological tension of the original story.

  • How does Don't Look Now compare to Daphne du Maurier's other works?

    While sharing du Maurier's characteristic suspense and psychological depth, "Don't Look Now" stands out for its more overt exploration of the supernatural and grief, differing from the gothic romance of "Rebecca" or the historical intrigue of "Frenchman's Creek."

  • Does Don't Look Now have a definitive ending?

    The story features a conclusion that provides a resolution to the central mystery, though it leaves a lasting impression due to its shocking and memorable final moments.