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lizzelovesbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I do not doubt that this is a classic text, made to be peeled apart layer by layer. I also don't doubt that this was a well received piece at the time it was written. However, as a modern reader, there were a few things that in general, made this story less enjoyable.
Add in the sexism and bible bashing common with Victorian literature, and you'll know why I was annoyed!
That said, upon reading more into Collins, it appears that the prologue of this narrative was in fact written in subtle condemnation of the British Empire and their thievery of artifacts from other countries.
Dubbed as "the first of English detective novels", I will say that the mystery of the Moonstone did leave me guessing, and that I can see why the story has been so celebrated.
While I do recommend this book as a read, I also recommend taking it with a pinch of salt and breathing through the frustration of sexism, racism and Christian superiority.
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Chronic illness
hashputin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Religious bigotry, and Sexism
Moderate: Terminal illness, War, Murder, and Addiction
bibliophilemama's review against another edition
3.0
Moderate: Racism, Suicide, and Sexism
tallbox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Colonisation, Xenophobia, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Murder, Death, and Classism
kerrence30's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Body shaming, Ableism, Chronic illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Colonisation, Dementia, Drug use, Murder, Sexism, Terminal illness, Cancer, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Pregnancy
sianface's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Suicide, Sexism, and Racism
ginameix's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Drug abuse, Murder, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, and Terminal illness
Minor: War
Instances of sexism, classism, and racism are of the time for Victorian England and at times the book is even less racist and sexist than its contemporaries.echosong's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Colonisation, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Death and Suicide
paristexas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Sexism, Suicide, and Addiction
jowmy4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Drug use, Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Terminal illness, and Xenophobia
Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Cursing, Drug abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Stalking, and Violence