The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

The Woman in White

Wilkie Collins with Julian Symons

fiction classics mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

647 pages | first published 1859

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The Woman in White is the first and greatest "Sensation Novel." Walter Hartright's mysterious midnight encounter with the woman in white draws him into a vortex of crime, poison, kidnapping, and international intrigue. A scheming nobleman, a beaut...
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Summary of 5989 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 56%
tense 50%
adventurous 38%
emotional 23%
challenging 17%
sad 12%
reflective 11%
funny 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 44% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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