The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone

Wilkie Collins

512 pages first pub 1868 (editions)

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When Rachel Verinder's legacy of a priceless Indian diamond is stolen, all the evidence indicates that it is her beloved, Franklin Blake, who is guilty. Around this central axis of crime and thwarted love, Collins constructs an ingenious plot of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,854 reviews

Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 55%
funny 27%
tense 17%
reflective 15%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
dark 9%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
sad 1%

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: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | 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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