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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I have read The Moonstone at least four times, the earliest of which was when I was an undergrad. I had been assigned Collins' The Woman in White in a Victorian Literature course. It was so enjoyable that I read this one too. Since it had been years since my last reading, I added it to a reread challenge I am participating in this year.
The Moonstone is largely considered to be the first detective story. Told through the written accounts of multiple characters in the story, the mystery of a missing diamond unfolds. There are likable characters, despicable ones, insufferable ones, and clever ones. Despite being rather long, it maintains interest and the plot moves. There is some subtle social commentary (society and class, gender norms, imperialism).
This is a book that I know I will revisit in a few years.
The Moonstone is largely considered to be the first detective story. Told through the written accounts of multiple characters in the story, the mystery of a missing diamond unfolds. There are likable characters, despicable ones, insufferable ones, and clever ones. Despite being rather long, it maintains interest and the plot moves. There is some subtle social commentary (society and class, gender norms, imperialism).
This is a book that I know I will revisit in a few years.
The very very best of Wilkie Collin's books! Couldn't put it down!
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Listened to this on Phoebe Reads a Mystery. This was pretty good and incredibly long.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No