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The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

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alreadyemily's review against another edition

4.0

A solid Victorian lit mystery - and this coming from someone who doesn't typically go in for either. Funny! The characters are great, and I really enjoyed the POV/structure of it all being diaries, letters, etc.

I recommend this despite the racist undercurrents. It certainly could have been worse but obviously that doesn't excuse it. It's one of those that thinks it isn't but had so much internalized that it still is... Y'know?

gaulien's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

belleanndthebook's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective slow-paced

3.0

oceanic_rabbit's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

Despite being a classic, at points it really feels quite modern. Several points of view are utilised, threads are woven neatly.

Of course due to its age, some things can be a little politically incorrect at times, go into it with this in mind.