Isabel Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I thought Wilkie Collins would write in a similar style to Charles Dickens as they were the same era, but how wrong I was! I have read the Haunted Hotel, The Woman in White and the Moonstone. I particularly enjoyed TWIW, and found it a real 'page turner', a bit like a vintage Colin Dexter! I was also very interested in the reactions the book got when it was first published-all very shocking! However, I found the Moonstone to be much of a muchness, and all the twists and turns were obvious once you were used to his style. Can anyone recommend any of his other books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I thought Wilkie Collins would write in a similar style to Charles Dickens as they were the same era, but how wrong I was! I have read the Haunted Hotel, The Woman in White and the Moonstone. I particularly enjoyed TWIW, and found it a real 'page turner', a bit like a vintage Colin Dexter! I was also very interested in the reactions the book got when it was first published-all very shocking! However, I found the Moonstone to be much of a muchness, and all the twists and turns were obvious once you were used to his style. Can anyone recommend any of his other books? hi Isabel I read the Moonstone and it was just a story. then I read The Woman in White and it so haunted me for ages after I finished it that I never read any of his other books. I might try the Haunted Hotel though now that you mention it. lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Books do furnish a room Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I also found the Woman in White haunting and preferred it to his others. If you want a modern gothic twist try "Drood" by Dan Simmons. It is narrated by Wilkie Collins and is about his relationship with Dickens; with a dash of mesmerism, laudanum and the gothic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlette Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Oh, I'm very happy to hear positive comments on The Woman In White, as I have it on my TBR. I think I'll move it up the pile a few spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I also read Woman in White & The Moonstone & really enjoyed them both. I haven't read any of his other stuff so I'd be interested as well in hearing what other books people have read & enjoyed by him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabel Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Thanks 'Books do furnish..' I'll definitely try 'Drood'. Always looking for something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I studied the Moonstone in college, and I have to admit to not having finished it yet, but going by my lecture notes I'd say I'll love it when I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I've just finished TWIW - my first Wilkie Collins, and I've really enjoyed it. As others have said here, it's a real page-turner. A real testament to the author that he manages to keep the suspense up for the whole 600 odd pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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