wordsofclover's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
daggrmissel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wow this novel has; mystery, love, intrigue, life lessons, character development, social commentary, layers pulled back. These are my spit ball thoughts on having turned the last page. I was engrossed!!
karaklos's review against another edition
5.0
The Woman in White is one of the most atmospheric books I have ever read. Spooky and full of mystery, Wilkie Collins kept me guessing. Well-written with lots of humor peppered throughout, it was a fun read.
Told from the perspective of multiple characters (sometimes but not always like testimony in a trial), it grants great insight into each person’s character, thoughts, and motives. I loved that Collins had a strong female character in Marian Halcombe to combat the villiany characters. I wish Collins had included Marian in the last part of the book. After she becomes ill, she’s no longer involved in the action. I felt like Marian abandoned us which was disappointing after her earlier sleuthing. I enjoyed the dialogue and interactions with Marian and Count Fosco. Their mutual attraction and respect despite being on opposite sides was humorous.
The descriptions of the landscape mirror the story and add an element of gloom that made me more and more fearful for the characters as the story went on.
There were many silly moments which were probably not considered silly in 1859 that made the book melodramatic at times. Collins tied up all of the loose ends very nicely. Cleverly written and suspenseful but also very dense requiring more concentration than your average mystery.
Told from the perspective of multiple characters (sometimes but not always like testimony in a trial), it grants great insight into each person’s character, thoughts, and motives. I loved that Collins had a strong female character in Marian Halcombe to combat the villiany characters. I wish Collins had included Marian in the last part of the book. After she becomes ill, she’s no longer involved in the action. I felt like Marian abandoned us which was disappointing after her earlier sleuthing. I enjoyed the dialogue and interactions with Marian and Count Fosco. Their mutual attraction and respect despite being on opposite sides was humorous.
The descriptions of the landscape mirror the story and add an element of gloom that made me more and more fearful for the characters as the story went on.
There were many silly moments which were probably not considered silly in 1859 that made the book melodramatic at times. Collins tied up all of the loose ends very nicely. Cleverly written and suspenseful but also very dense requiring more concentration than your average mystery.
irishenglish's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kayceeskidmore's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
5.0
sam_jordan's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
karenakorbin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
themoonphoenix's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rosepoldark's review against another edition
3.5
It was fine, I don't think it was as good as the moonstone. It somehow dragged on a bit, also the mystery was a bit lame to be honest. But I did enjoy it, just not as much as I was expecting to.
extemporalli's review against another edition
4.5
Taking half a star off for giving Laura Fairlie zero personality