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A review by dunnadam
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
5.0
I loved it. Some Victorian sensibilities aside, such as the women constantly fainting or going crazy, this was a really great book.
This is the second Collins book I've read after The Moonstone, and the best part of Collins is that no explanation is needed. With Dickens or Melville I have to at least occasionally consult a guide, not so with Collins. There were a couple of sections here I didn't understand what was happening but not to worry, Collins explains everything three times. Just be patient, you'll get it.
While the Count was great my favorite character was the complaining bachelor uncle. It's great that Collins has a rotating narrative and you get to hear a bit from everyone's side, some if too briefly.
A final note on this audiobook version. This is the first audiobook I've listened to in about 15 years and I really enjoyed it. The section told from the Uncle's viewpoint was so well done, a real A++ effort. I found the book on my podcast app on my phone.
This is the second Collins book I've read after The Moonstone, and the best part of Collins is that no explanation is needed. With Dickens or Melville I have to at least occasionally consult a guide, not so with Collins. There were a couple of sections here I didn't understand what was happening but not to worry, Collins explains everything three times. Just be patient, you'll get it.
While the Count was great my favorite character was the complaining bachelor uncle. It's great that Collins has a rotating narrative and you get to hear a bit from everyone's side, some if too briefly.
A final note on this audiobook version. This is the first audiobook I've listened to in about 15 years and I really enjoyed it. The section told from the Uncle's viewpoint was so well done, a real A++ effort. I found the book on my podcast app on my phone.