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mariafernandagama's review against another edition
3.0
There's something about Wilkie Collins' writing that is just so appealing to me. I like the overall vibes of his books and I don't feel I can explain it better than that. The mystery here is not as enticing as it is in his other, more famous works, like The moonstone or The woman in white. This is, however, a much shorter book than those, which is definitely an improvement. As much as I like his writing style and general atmosphere, I think I prefer it like this, in a shorter version.
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
With October around the corner, I am all for mystery books. That being said, I was bound to dive into The Haunted Hotel. In it, we are following a family who just found out a family relative has just died. Now this is while they are on their honeymoon, so it was pretty reasonable for them to be a bit skeptical about the death. It also doesn't help that no one really liked the victim's wife either.
It's fair to assume who would be suspect #1 in this case. Yet, with rumors, twists, and turns coming my way - I wasn't exactly sure who did it. While reading this book, I definitely thought of Agatha Christie's books. Mostly because the way things flowed in and out just reminded me of her writing.
In the end, all the paranormal activity and mystery within this book kept me engaged and made this a page turner. I look forward to my next book by Wilkie.
It's fair to assume who would be suspect #1 in this case. Yet, with rumors, twists, and turns coming my way - I wasn't exactly sure who did it. While reading this book, I definitely thought of Agatha Christie's books. Mostly because the way things flowed in and out just reminded me of her writing.
In the end, all the paranormal activity and mystery within this book kept me engaged and made this a page turner. I look forward to my next book by Wilkie.
krobart's review against another edition
3.0
See my review here
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2018/10/23/day-1276-the-haunted-hotel/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2018/10/23/day-1276-the-haunted-hotel/
udita_001's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
geneticallyugly's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
suzid's review against another edition
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.0
One of the first horror books of this kind which means it was both dated and quite good in parts. It didn't feel very creepy though no doubt when it was first written it probably was to readers at the time. I've read a couple of Wilkie Collins now and find that I'm not overly keen on this author.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed this cozy mystery book a lot, it was such a fun read and it felt very cozy curling up in bed with this book and a cup of tea. Will definitely reread Woman in white and give his other books a go after this!
dilemao's review against another edition
3.0
Carino ma non strabiliante, a tratti un pelo confusionario. La scrittura non è poi così scorrevole. La donna in bianco è tutt’altro livello.
alandd's review against another edition
3.0
Esperaba más de este libro... No sé por qué, creo que la trama pudo dar para más.
El hecho de que fuera corto me dio la idea de que podía tener laaaargas horas pensando en qué misterio tendría el hotel, pero me di cuenta a mitad del libro que ya lo estaba terminando y nada de encantos, maldiciones, misterios, nada. Además de que el final fue decepcionante... Me gusta el estilo por el tiempo en que se escribió, pero nada más. MUCHOS PERSONAJES, algunos realmente innecesarios, y otros que aparecieron solo en una escena y pudieron dar más de sí, como el Doctor de los primeros capítulos: termina con querer averiguar más de la Condesa Narona, y ya, desaparece del libro. ¿Qué pasó?
Tenía muchas expectativas con el el libro, pero ninguna se cumplió. Leeré el otro libro que tengo de Collins solo por curiosidad, pero realmente no tengo muchos ánimos luego de terminar este :S
El hecho de que fuera corto me dio la idea de que podía tener laaaargas horas pensando en qué misterio tendría el hotel, pero me di cuenta a mitad del libro que ya lo estaba terminando y nada de encantos, maldiciones, misterios, nada. Además de que el final fue decepcionante... Me gusta el estilo por el tiempo en que se escribió, pero nada más. MUCHOS PERSONAJES, algunos realmente innecesarios, y otros que aparecieron solo en una escena y pudieron dar más de sí, como el Doctor de los primeros capítulos: termina con querer averiguar más de la Condesa Narona, y ya, desaparece del libro. ¿Qué pasó?
Tenía muchas expectativas con el el libro, pero ninguna se cumplió. Leeré el otro libro que tengo de Collins solo por curiosidad, pero realmente no tengo muchos ánimos luego de terminar este :S