The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone

Wilkie Collins

464 pages • first pub 1868 (editions)

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Introduction and Notes by David Blair, Rutherford College, University of Kent. The Moonstone, a priceless Indian diamond which had been brought to England as spoils of war, is given to Rachel Verrinder on her eighteenth birthday. That very night, ...

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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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