The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

The Woman in White

Wilkie Collins with Julian Symons

647 pages first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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The Woman in White is the first and greatest "Sensation Novel." Walter Hartright's mysterious midnight encounter with the woman in white draws him into a vortex of crime, poison, kidnapping, and international intrigue. A scheming nobleman, a beaut...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,066 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 54%
tense 49%
adventurous 36%
emotional 26%
challenging 16%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
funny 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 42% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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