The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

The Woman in White

Wilkie Collins

592 pages first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The Woman in White is Wilkie Collins' fifth published novel, written in 1859. It is considered to be among the first mystery novels and is widely regarded as one of the first (and finest) in the genre of "sensation novels." The story is sometimes ...

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Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 54%
tense 49%
adventurous 37%
emotional 24%
challenging 17%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
funny 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 42% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.97

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