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I can't believe that it took me so long to read this book. The size has always been the issue but I realised now, that it shouldn't be. The language was pretty easy for a classic. So, if this is what stops you from reading it, don't let it stop you any longer!
I found the epistoraly-like narrative slightly disconcerting; the changes in narrators with their own styles of writing. However, other than a slightly unbelievable twist near the end, I thorough enjoyed the story for its genre. ...more
I found the epistoraly-like narrative slightly disconcerting; the changes in narrators with their own styles of writing. However, other than a slightly unbelievable twist near the end, I thorough enjoyed the story for its genre. ...more
Sublime. Amazing characters, fantastic plot, great prose. A must read for anyone even remotely interested in Victorian literature.
I think my favorite part was the depth of character development throughout the book. I vacillated between loving and hating Count Fosco; I found myself drawn to Marian; Walter could come to my rescue any time.
Truly a book which I will keep on my shelves always, only to be replaced by a better edition; even then, I will keep my cheap little paperback edition as remem ...more
I think my favorite part was the depth of character development throughout the book. I vacillated between loving and hating Count Fosco; I found myself drawn to Marian; Walter could come to my rescue any time.
Truly a book which I will keep on my shelves always, only to be replaced by a better edition; even then, I will keep my cheap little paperback edition as remem ...more
I read this book because it was the pick for June by The Next Best Book Club and was really uncertain I would like it. It was a little difficult for me to get into at first as it seemed a bit rambling as far as describing places and people. However, once I really got into the book I found it very difficult to put it down. I got to really love a few of the characters and the story was surprising and exciting all the way through. One thing that it really brought home to me was how perilous a woman
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First off, this book started slow. Halfway in it got better. I really liked the story parts about Laura Farley and William Hartright. I am glad they had a happy ending. So based on that it gets 4 stars. I didn't care for Laura's first husband at all. It was also a long book that could have had a couple hundred pages cut. The many points of view were confusing. There were too many voices telling the story.
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I'm glad I read this, but it's not high on my list of rereads.
Task 20.2 Summer Challenge 25.9. April's Task - Reading Through the Ages ...more
Task 20.2 Summer Challenge 25.9. April's Task - Reading Through the Ages ...more
The problems I had with The Moonstone are almost completely gone here. It's a fascinating, mostly unpredictable and mostly believable mystery. Marian is a wonderful character. The strange way of separating love and sex at that time (and now?) is on full display, along with the way class plays into it.
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Nov 11, 2011
Emilia
marked it as library-to-read
Aug 26, 2012
chunwui
marked it as to-read
