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A review by ananya_b
The Law and the Lady by Wilkie Collins
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This isn't one of Collins' best, but it's still an enjoyable, fast-paced read.
I found the chapters on the verdict, and the later portions relating to the finding of the letter the most gripping. But the motivation given for going on with the investigation seemed to be insufficient. Eustace's character is pretty weak and helpless, and Dexter's madness seems to be a little exaggerated. The fact that there was little to no chemistry between Valeria and Eustace didn't help.
I found the chapters on the verdict, and the later portions relating to the finding of the letter the most gripping. But the motivation given for going on with the investigation seemed to be insufficient. Eustace's character is pretty weak and helpless, and Dexter's madness seems to be a little exaggerated. The fact that there was little to no chemistry between Valeria and Eustace didn't help.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide