The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone

Wilkie Collins

463 pages • first pub 1868 (editions)

fiction classics mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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The Moonstone, a yellow diamond looted from an Indian temple and believed to bring bad luck to its owner, is bequeathed to Rachel Verinder on her eighteenth birthday. That night the priceless stone is stolen again and when Sergeant Cuff is brought...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 55%
funny 26%
tense 17%
reflective 15%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
dark 9%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 42%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 32% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.83

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