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A review by prairiephlox
Jezebel's Daughter by Wilkie Collins
3.0
Jezebel’s Daughter is definitely not one of Wilkie’s best works, but its is still thoroughly enjoyable.
As a note to first time readers: if you want the plot to remain a mystery DO NOT look up the infamous serial killer they mention. I did, and it gave the whole thing away entirely.
Regardless, I think you’ll be able to figure out the resolution a bit sooner than Wilkie intended. Jezebel may be one of his most overtly nefarious characters, and she was enjoyable, but erratic. I did fully enjoy the cast of strong female characters, and I also enjoyed the creation of Jack Straw.
Still there were times that it seemed to drag; the narrative and conversation both seemed a little forced. None of the characters were as fully flushed out as Wilkie usually does, and that was a bit disappointing to me. These things led to the three-star rating, though I hope that wouldn’t discourage any lovers of Victorian literature from indulging in a relatively quick read.
As a note to first time readers: if you want the plot to remain a mystery DO NOT look up the infamous serial killer they mention. I did, and it gave the whole thing away entirely.
Regardless, I think you’ll be able to figure out the resolution a bit sooner than Wilkie intended. Jezebel may be one of his most overtly nefarious characters, and she was enjoyable, but erratic. I did fully enjoy the cast of strong female characters, and I also enjoyed the creation of Jack Straw.
Still there were times that it seemed to drag; the narrative and conversation both seemed a little forced. None of the characters were as fully flushed out as Wilkie usually does, and that was a bit disappointing to me. These things led to the three-star rating, though I hope that wouldn’t discourage any lovers of Victorian literature from indulging in a relatively quick read.