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airthiel's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mirrorofneptune's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Looks like I’m an outlier but this just wasn’t the book for me. I enjoyed the multiple-POV narrative style of The Woman in White, but I thought it was less effective and less engaging here. With the exception of Cuff, I didn’t like any of the characters; I didn’t find the mystery super compelling, even though it involved a giant diamond; and I felt disappointed with the resolution of the plot. I really liked The Woman in White so I’m a little surprised that this one was so much less gripping (for me, anyway). I’m glad everyone else seems to be enjoying it more…
connell98's review against another edition
4.0
I liked The Woman in White more, but this is still a good one!
katrinelinden's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
stefaniacg's review against another edition
It's just that I can't stand Betteredge.
tamyra_s's review against another edition
i only had to read the book halfway for class
ketutar's review against another edition
4.0
I like Wilkie Collins.
This book would never have happened had the people just communicated with each other! So frustrating! Everyone just assumed things and no-one ever asked if their ideas and thoughts were true. *sigh*
This book would never have happened had the people just communicated with each other! So frustrating! Everyone just assumed things and no-one ever asked if their ideas and thoughts were true. *sigh*
tobymacl's review against another edition
5.0
Cracking read. Told through many voices and excellently read on audible audiobook. It’s a whodunnit with stinking twists and eccentric characterisations. All completely plausible and outlandish. Good bit of old world fun.