A review by mirrorofneptune
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

Looks like I’m an outlier but this just wasn’t the book for me. I enjoyed the multiple-POV narrative style of The Woman in White, but I thought it was less effective and less engaging here. With the exception of Cuff, I didn’t like any of the characters; I didn’t find the mystery super compelling, even though it involved a giant diamond; and I felt disappointed with the resolution of the plot. I really liked The Woman in White so I’m a little surprised that this one was so much less gripping (for me, anyway). I’m glad everyone else seems to be enjoying it more…