Fantastische korte verhalen

These five long short stories are amazingly sinister and suspenseful, but occasionally very witty too. A few stories contain a paranormal element, others less so, which doesn’t make them less macabre.

First story: Don’t look now:
The excellent movie based on this story is of course well-known. Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie were marvellous in that movie, which is really one of my favorite movies ever. When you have only seen the movie, as I did, you will be so surprised that the short story takes place in such a shorter time than the movie. Great story, loved it!

Second story: The Breakthrough:
Strange story on a research project to try to save the the last token of thought of dead people just after they die. Pretty paranormal, but can’t say I was fond of this tale.

Third story: Not after Midnight:
Very uncomfortable tale about an English schoolteacher on holiday at a coastal region of Crete. Really good story! Loved it!

Fourth story: A border-line Case:
A young woman is shockingly confronted by the result of her mother’s past behaviour. Good story, not very impressive.

Fifth story: The Way of the Cross:
A very hilarious tale of a group of eight tourists from a small English town on a sightseeing tour of Jerusalem. The story made it clear to me that Daphne du Maurier was an extremely witty writer. This is a story of a very messy tour, people getting lost, people getting hurt and several participants could even have been seriously harmed or even died. All ends rather well. Unforgettable story, loved it!

I was so impressed by most of these short stories. Daphne du Maurier possessed a great writing style, phantasy and wit!