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Lamisse posted a review at 2009-11-22 17:22:58.
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Beautifully written! I enjoyed the art of words as much as the plot. The plot is smart, cunning, and so unexpected! This book was way ahead of it's time
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Elinor posted a review at 2009-10-28 13:41:24.
(Language: English)
That is true of life as well. I love this line! I think that can show of the patience of any woman in the book, from Laura and Marian, to Mrs. Clements, Eleanor, Mrs. Catherick, etc. They each had dealt with their own struggles of life, and accepted what was given upon them. In the end I think that patience eventually does pay off and the women win. Laura was given her life back, Marian was happy the Count was put in his place, Mrs. Clements got her closure on Anne, Eleanor got rid of her conniving husband, and Mrs. Catherick got payment with Percival. The Man’s resolution is fast and acting, but it does persevere if put under the right circumstances. The Heroine of the novel can only be Marian, as I found Laura a little too girlie and too “woe-is-me”. I felt like she wasn’t a really strong character and had no back bone. How can someone that has not followed on any actions be considered a heroine? Laura was the damsal in distress saved by Walter and by Marian. She would still have been in the asylum had it not been for Marian’s wits. If there is a true hero it is Marian for selflessly loving her sister. Sir Percival seems too stupid to know what to have done. He is the puppet of Count Fosco. Fosco is the brains behind the operation of what happened. While he did not intentionally kill Anne Catherick, he was smart enough to proceed with getting the money from Lady Glyde. That is why without a doubt Fosco is the villain of the story. I can not account for the strange behavior of Mr. Fairlie, but if looking at Laura and her character that we are safe to say that the Fairlie family is week of mind. IN regards to critics calling Laura, Marian and Walter being called a ménage a troi, I can only say that the arrange is very strange. Obviously at first Walter thought she was good looking, and Fosco apparently adored her. I don’t understand how Marian gave up her entire life for Laura. That is very strange in deed. My suspicion lies in the fact that Marian loves and adores Walter, and maybe that is why she sent him away the first time, a little woman jealousy of her sister. Now living together, how can she leave?!?! It is strange and bizarre and a free nanny to JR. The fact that the story is told in many different view points, is a great way to play into the novel, because it gives you thoughts, feelings, and emotions through different peoples eyes. At one point you can even assume Fosco is innocent due to Mrs. Michelson’s testimony of what she saw. IN the end who is to say that what Fosco confessed to was 100% correct.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-10-01 19:23:27.
(Language: English)
I loved this classic mystery. It was well written and an easy read for a classic. I loved to hate Sir Percival and even though the hero was as a little on the weak side he was still highly industrious in solving the mystery and saving the damsel.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-09-30 17:15:02.
(Language: English)
The novel starts slow, gets interesting in the middle, and ends in strange way! Marian Halcombe is one of the strongest and most interesting character, but Collins hands over the story to Mr. Hartwright for a tedious ending, as if Collins/Hartwright has lost interest in telling the story. While the novel has a very strong theme of women rights, for all the women characters have been wronged by men, it, instead of challenging it, invents strange events and characters to resolve the issue.
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Amanda posted a review at 2009-08-29 15:44:53.
(Language: English)
Of all the books that I read during my 30th year, this book is my absolute favorite. It was written in 1860 and might not be for everyone. But for someone like myself who loves Victorian literature, it was perfect. This book was filled with so much suspense that I was up to at least 1:30 in the morning three nights in a row trying to get through it. There were so many questions to be answered. So many conflicts to be resolved. Who is the woman in white? What is the secret that she holds about Sir Percival Glyde? Why does the woman in white look so much like Laura Fairlie? The character descriptions in this book are so vivid, you want to reach into the book and throttle characters like the narcissistic Mr. Fairlie, the conniving Count, or the despictable Sir Percival. Collins made me hate all three. This is a book that I will have to reread. It's just that good.
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Ishan posted a review at 2009-08-26 06:51:07.
(Language: English)
I was not actually aware of Collins' work before I had the chance to read this, and so I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the intriguing storyline and the way the villainous character of Fosco is portrayed. My only complaint is that at times it seems to get rather dire and the pace slackens in the middle. Still, a good read and something to have on your bookshelf for those boring weekend afternoons when you have nothing to do.
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Jen posted a review at 2009-08-11 20:09:25.
(Language: English)
i love a good story, especially when it's a mystery and involves all kind of scandal, but this book took me FOREVER to read...
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A reader posted a review at 2009-08-03 12:06:11.
(Language: English)
Has one of the best villains in literature -Count Fosco!! Collins may not have the depth of his contemporary Dickens but The Woman in White is a fine example of engaging story telling and exceptionally realised characterisation. By no means a light read at around 700 pages, this novel is definately worth a read if you can find the time.
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Kitty posted a review at 2009-06-05 12:03:06.
(Language: English)
Jaw droppingly good! I absolutely loved this book. It is very well written & has the most interesting characters!
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A reader posted a review at 2009-05-16 18:11:28.
(Language: English)
My new favorite. This would be on my Top Ten. Written in 1859 and 1860 as a serial and published by Charles Dickens in his periodical. Later published as a book. The original suspense novel. Love the charming Dickensian manner of speaking. Love the suspense. Keeping my up very late as I can hardly put it down.
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