The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone

Wilkie Collins

536 pages • first pub 1868 (editions)

fiction mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Stolen from the forehead of a Hindu idol, the dazzling gem known as "The Moonstone" resurfaces at a birthday party in an English country home -- with an enigmatic trio of watchful Brahmins hot on its trail. Laced with superstitions, suspicion, hum...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 54%
funny 28%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
dark 9%
emotional 5%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 43%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 31% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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