The Dead Alive by Wilkie Collins

The Dead Alive

Wilkie Collins

104 pages first pub 1873 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced
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The first idea of this little story was suggested to the author by a printed account of a trial which actually took place, early in the present century, in the United States. The published narrative of this strange case is entitled "The Trial, Con...

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Community Reviews

3.42
based on 55 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

adventurous: 42%

dark: 42%

tense: 42%

challenging: 14%


Pace

85% of readers chose fast
14% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose No
No

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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