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A review by jkkb332
The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice by Wilkie Collins
4.0
It amazes me how readable Wilkie Collins is after all these years. The language never gets in the way of the story or the characters.
The story did slog a little in the middle due to the abundance of family members that play relatively minor roles, but the ending made up for that. It was creepy and not too obvious of a twist, especially considering how long ago it was written.
I didn't quite love this and it doesn't hit the same level of awesome as The Moonstone, but it's a short, easy read if you're in the mood for an old school mystery.
The story did slog a little in the middle due to the abundance of family members that play relatively minor roles, but the ending made up for that. It was creepy and not too obvious of a twist, especially considering how long ago it was written.
I didn't quite love this and it doesn't hit the same level of awesome as The Moonstone, but it's a short, easy read if you're in the mood for an old school mystery.