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" Very interesting book. Had me hooked right from the begining. Great characters and well written. Good suspense. The language is a bit hard to read at times but the authors description of each character is so well done that you feel you know exactly why they act as they do. "

" This is one of my favorite books. The writing is fantastic, but amazingly enough, extremely accessible. The characters (save Laura Fairlie) are all quite memorable, especially Count Fosco and Ms. Halcombe. The style, told through the voices of various characters appears to be a specialty for Wilkie Collins, and he does it considerably well. There is nothing super-illuminating or "deep" about this book. It is just a great, entertaining, fun story, better than perhaps any "mystery" book written today. "

" A good read, long but never boring. "

" I loved it! I have to admit it does get slow about a third-of-the-way in, but it recovers and it is totally worth it. Two thumbs way up. "

" I consider the plot surprisingly modern though, being written in the mid-19th century, the writing is more florid? densely-worded? in a manner in keeping with the Dickens and Lewis Carol I've read from that period. Though I wouldn't have patience from a modern author mimicking the style, I enjoyed it as an authentic perspective on the culture of the time. "

" An early relic of a mystery. I prefer more modern mysteries, but for his time Wilkie Collins knows how to pull in a reader. "

" Great suspense. well thought out - even if the author had to modify some of the dates to make it all line up correctly after a journalist picked it apart back in the day. The story is good, and the bad guy is bad.....scary bad....because there is such a level of evil in what he does, all with a grace and smile about him. "

" A very slow start but a good read :) "

" Oh. my. word. FINALLY FINISHED. This book seriously took me about 6 months to finish due to school and life getting in the way. However, this is probably one of the best books I have ever read. It was worth the time and the wait for the ending. I LOVE Wilkie Collins! This was one of the most fantastic mystery novels I have read yet and I absolutely loved the detail (although the amount of detail and plot twists in this story are part of what took so long for me to finish). Words really cannot describe how excellent this book is. I recommend it to everyone who loves a good shock and a lovely plot. "

" Loved this book from start till finished. Wilkie Collins is one of my all time favourite writers. A story that includes mystery, thriller and romance "

" I would recommend for it's beautiful 19 th century writing. Classic mystery but by today's standards short on surprises and long on rehashing events. "

" Picked this up in an airport bookstore for something to read, all I had was $10 cash...not a bad buy. Somewhat predicatable but most novels are but the classics have a style of writing sorely missed today. "

" If I could give this more than 5 stars I would. I am no good at reviews but I wish I could read this again for the first time. Collins is as if not more exciting than Dickens but more accessible! "

" Although this mammoth book is slow to start and drags on for hundreds of pages, the insight into Victorian society is marvellous. The issue surrounding femininity and asylums is bought to the front as you lose yourself in the complicated web of relationships surrounding Anne Catherick. "

" Everyone should read Wilkie Collins. He was a friend of Dickens and the ur-progenitor of all detective/mystery fiction, which when you think about it, requires quite a number of things to come together: a social construct of crime, a discipline that deals with it, media that reports it as something that concerns all citizens... "

" Fabulous book, a real page-turner which I have read twice. First detective story novelist, first use of multiple voices and unreliable narrators. "

" Wilkie Collions was a much better writer than I suspected. Really enjoyed it, but it is long. "

" Great read.....engrossing....a classic in every way! "

" A very slow start but a good read :) "

" Enjoyed the story - had trouble "putting it down" (aka turning it off - I "read" it mostly as an audiobook.) Wilkie Collins is a favorite author, but not quite as high on my list as Dickens, of course. I thought I read this book for Book Tea years ago, but I am wondering now if I ever finished it. There was just so much of the story I did not remember. "

" I absolutely loved this - it read like a fast-paced thriller. "

" Surprisingly readable for 19th century literature. Interesting plot, with a number of twists--many predictable, but a few that were a surprise. The characters of Marian, Roscoe, and Mr. Fairlie were fun, even when I didn't "like" them. Dragged quite a bit for me, especially the third part. I was tempted to skip ahead and find the "answers," but I'm proud to say that I resisted that temptation. I enjoyed the technique of using the voices of different characters telling their own experiences of the plot, as it unfolded. "

" I had a hard time putting this Victorian mystery novel down. I read the first 200 pages of this 600+ book on the flights back to Birmingham from Portland. Then, the for the next several evenings after getting home from work, I had lots of things I needed to do; instead, I read this book until I finished it. But, I am in good company. Evidently, the British Prime Minister William Gladstone skipped a night at the theatre so that he could keep reading this book. The use of several narrators to tell the story - sort of like a trial uses multiple witnesses to discover the truth - is effective. Good book! "

" It's been about 5 years since I read this, so I can't remember details. But I do remember how much I LOVED it at the time. Was completely hooked! "

" Sheri Goodman Waldie, YOU OWE ME A BOOK. "

" Still the best crime story ever written "

" As a lover of Classic authors, I found this a wonderful story. Loved the twists and turns, the flowery descriptions, and the clever plot idea. Probably not for the lovers of fast-paced whodunits though... "

" Absolutely incredible book! I don't think I ever truly understood what a conspiracy was before reading this book, so many plot twists. "

" It was interesting. I really did like it, but not quite 4 stars. It's told from several different perspectives and I enjoyed this. "

" victorian - solid mystery - slooooooooow build "

" Absolutely amazing.....I loved it! Wilkie Collins was vastly underrated. In my opinion, it's a must read for anyone who loves classics and has not ye read it. "

" A terrific Gothic novel and one of the first mystery novels ever written. It's a story of mistaken identities, insane asylums, secret societies, friendship, and romance. "

" long story but well written. PRedictable ending. Great character development especially Fosco and Hartright. Lame spy connection. Missed out on the opportunity to develop Farlie and his nervous habits. good read for entertainment! and so it goes on the appropriate shelf. "

" This was a great story and I enjoyed it, but it was a good thing I had the audio, because I don't know where I would have found the time to read it. It took me twenty hours to listen to it on my Ipod! Fabulous audio, but I honestly don't think I would have finished it just reading it. "

" absolutely brilliant!!!!, beautifully written. to me a better author than Dickens! "

" very fascinating turn of events, although the end was predictable (after persival died) nevertheless a great novel. "

" Picked this up in an airport bookstore for something to read, all I had was $10 cash...not a bad buy. Somewhat predicatable but most novels are but the classics have a style of writing sorely missed today. "

" Very Victorian It seemed to take many days to read this book and I did enjoy it. The plot was convoluted and kept me wondering. Marian was by far the most interesting character thus she was bound to the life of. Maiden lady!!!! "

" This is a really outstanding book on many levels. The story is very compelling and lures you in and keeps you turning pages. It[s a VIct0an thriller, though I'm sure the didn't call it such at the time. The author, Wilkie Collins, is known as the father of the English detective novel, and you can certainly See the template for authors such as Dorothy Sayers, Agatha Christie and P. D. James. The author was a friend of Charles Dickens, and the character development and the fast-paces plot are very Dickensian. I enjoyed this book tremendously and highly recommend it, especially for any mystery buffs. This work by Collins is also considered as the first English "sensation novel." "

" a good mystery so far! "

" A little slow at some points, but mostly entertaining. "

" I know English lit from this period incl the flourishing language of the time, and that has always been a challenge for me. But some text in this book seemed so drawn out I could barely handle it. The story is an interesting one. However, I feel the resolve was to easily handed to the hero. "

" Amazing book. Don't like the size scare you off, it's a good 800 pages :) "

" Wonderful read. One of the first classics which has kept my interest from start to finish. The writing style seems so much more contemporary than expected. Highly recommended. "

" I read this book a while ago and forgot to edit it, but it was very well written and enjoyable. "

" The only reason why this book might seem cliche is because it set a standard for the mystery genre. Excellent novel. "

" I really enjoyed this book! Suspenseful and really kept me wanting to keep reading to find out what was going to happen. "

" A classic I have always wanted to read - I might be interested in seeing one of the many films now. The narrative changes hands in a way that adds interest, and the novel works really well as a mystery, although the final twist about the Count is weird. "

" Sheri Goodman Waldie, YOU OWE ME A BOOK. "

" Wow, I forgot what a great book this is. Five stars for me! "

" So many secrets! And twists! Just as one thread of the mystery wraps up, another one pops into view...quite enjoyable, even though the era's writing style isn't my favorite. Great characters, too. "

" The book is very good.The character of the teacher was perfect. "

" Not sure it needed to be so long....but you have to admire a writer that can create a character like Count Fosco...wow. What a character! "

" My dad says this is the scariest book he ever read. "

" Reread this for the first time 6 years. Enjoyed it JUST as much! Had forgotten a lot of the details and was glued to the pages! "

" long story but well written. PRedictable ending. Great character development especially Fosco and Hartright. Lame spy connection. Missed out on the opportunity to develop Farlie and his nervous habits. good read for entertainment! and so it goes on the appropriate shelf. "

" Ha, read this one for a class. Next time, I will look at the course description before signing up for a class just because it met in the basement of my dorm. "

" Terrifically enjoyable! Now I know what inspired Sarah Waters's FINGERSMITH. "

" I first had listened to the musical based on the same story. I am listening to the audio version as I exercise. It is really good for that purpose. "

" One of the original detective stories written in the 1800's. Held my interest, but was so long-winded. It could have ended at 300 pages, but went on for 200 more. "

" I'm glad I didn't read the unabridged version ! "

" Loved this book. Like the way it was written in diary form. Written in this form the characters weren't confusing. "

" A mystery book. Quite long, but enjoyable. I had to look up a lot of words for definitions. Goes to show how the English language has deteriorated. "

" a great piece of literary work !! a super thriller.. "

" listened to this book on audio via CraftLit. Love Heather. She brings so much insight to a book that as a casual reader you don't always get out of a story. It's a wonderful story of the fate of women in the time period. Highly recommended. "

" I hope some one dispatches the heroine soon. Really annoying. "

" I read a lot of Wilkie Collins in grad school. His other book--No Name--a real thriller, is on my book list. I believe I liked it even more than The Woman in White. He's a very visual writer and does some startling things with the language to help you see his characters and their surroundings. "

" I absolutely loved this - it read like a fast-paced thriller. "

" I really enjoyed this story. It had a bit of everything in it, mystery, intrigue, romance. I loved the variety of characters and their personalities. "

" I absolutely loved this book. Very intriguing story with great characters. The antagonists are so so detestable, but you really get attached to the protagonists. I recommend this book to everybody. "

" I bought this book at B&N, because it was on sale. After reading the first 3 chapters I couldn't put it down. It's one of the books that you stay up till 2:00 a.m. just because you can't put it down. If you like Jane Eyre then this will be a favorite for you to! "

" An odd book filled with suspense and unexpected twist if events that changes all their lives. "

" Nora Ephron mentions this terrific mystery murder novel in her memoir as a gripping story with a great heroine. And it is. "

" A very slow start but a good read :) "

" It took me forever to finish this-finally motivated to do so by the library's summer reading program. So glad I did. It was an excellent book-the first who done it mystery type. I do love the classics. "

" very fascinating turn of events, although the end was predictable (after persival died) nevertheless a great novel. "

" really a worth-reading book..its a bit lengthy; bt not dragging at any point..all those who like mystery as well as classics will thoroughly enjoy this book,as i have done..esp the language of the book is so classy, dat it makes you feel like you r flowing through the story... "

" Terrifically enjoyable! Now I know what inspired Sarah Waters's FINGERSMITH. "

" I love Wilkie Collins. He is one, if not the first, mystery writers! This is one of my favorite books! "

" An odd book filled with suspense and unexpected twist if events that changes all their lives. "

" A bit long but some fantastic twists at the end that I genuinely did not see coming. "

" It was a good mystery with a lot of twists, but OH. MY. GOD. SO. SLOW. "

" Surprisingly chilling and positively delightful! "

" This is the first Wilkie Collins book I've read, and it proves what I've always thought: Classics are unbeatable! "

" I didn't expect to like it so much. If you savor secrets and twisty pretzel plots, this might be right up your alley. "

" This book is a blast. I read it yearly, and have a very good unabridged audio read by Ian Holm, as well. "

" A bit long but some fantastic twists at the end that I genuinely did not see coming. "

" An early thriller, as we find out who the mysterious woman in white is, what her secret is, what happens to her doppelganger, and whether or not a crime has been committed. It's a Victorian crime drama. The audio version has been dramatized which makes it more fun. "

" Absolutely fantastic read. Captivating and scandalous for its time. Well thought out, organized and attentive to the reader. A must read for all ages!!! This book surpasses my previous favorite and moves to #1 Classic. "

" One of the best mysteries ever written. Depth, character development, suspense, superb villain. "

" A very long book. Written many many years ago it was an interesting read. Not a thriller but some interesting twists. "

" Enjoyable classic, well written, and entertaining. I became just slighly impatient at the slow pace of the very end, but no other complaints. A good read. "

" Absolutely loved it! Carted it around everywhere with me like a companion. Going to miss it. "

" Such a boring book, doesn't even deserve any more saying about it. "

" Loved this book. British lit with some twists. "

" I think of this as the first popular mystery. "

" I love a great classic and this was a great classic. I loved how Collins used different voices/narratives to weave his story and i loved the unexpected twists and turns that occurred just when you ought you had it figured out. A total page turner. "

" Reading this book ignited in me a passion for Victorian literature. Collins was a friend and contemporary of Dickens. I am more intrigued by Collins' writing. Quiet mystery, a female heroine I admire, a rascally villain you love to hate. A must read! "

" This was the book that helped me fall in love with classics after a hate-hate relationship with them in High School. I will always thank my dear friend Paule for buying me this book. "

" Absolutely fantastic read. Captivating and scandalous for its time. Well thought out, organized and attentive to the reader. A must read for all ages!!! This book surpasses my previous favorite and moves to #1 Classic. "

" My only complaint is how long it is.... I had to keep at it when I just wanted it to come to its conclusion. "

" started off listening to it on the CraftLit podcast but couldn't wait through all the cliffhangers (wilkie is a master). I did find it less suspensful after the big event but still a good read. "

" Just let it all wash over you. A perfect novel to read on vacation. Or if you've been reading a lot of D.A. Miller and Foucault. "

" My foray into the classic that is The Woman in White was a brilliant start. Wilkie Collins is a very clever writer and the characters were well rounded and sinister. Gothic horror at its best. "

" Excellent book for mystery lovers and classic book lovers! "

" I've decided to reread it.
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" Wow, this one took me a long time to read! Of course, I had a few interruptions, but I ended up really liking it and it always helps when it is a great ending. It was a little slow for me in spots and the "mystery" was definitely not the non stop thrillers of today, but I liked it. "

" One of the best classics I have read. I highly recommend! "

" I read the Project Gutenberg version.

Very enjoyable. A bit of a pot-boiler, but fun, and much loved by later writers, such as T.S. Eliot. "

" I basically read this book in one sitting with my hair standing up on end the entire time. Not really, it took me a week or so, but that's pretty impressive considering I was listening to a freakishly long audio book. Intriguing, exciting, tragic, and totally mysterious. "

" good villain in this book "

" Sheri Goodman Waldie, YOU OWE ME A BOOK. "