I've had such a fun time rereading The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins for Wilkie in Winter. It was one of the first Victorian sensational novels that I read and since then it's become one of my favorite genres. I've been looking forward to a reread for many years but just never found the time (darn blogging!). But, with strong (and sometimes quite loathsome) characters, some crazy plot twists and even a compelling social message, this read has reminded me of why I need to make more time for classics.
Avoiding the man with the mice,
K
Amen sister! What other sensation novels have you read and loved? I definitely want to dive into more.
ReplyDeleteI mentioned two on your post the other day, Armadale (Wilkie again) and East Lynne (Ellen Wood). I also would recommend Lady Audley's Secret (Braddon). They're all fantastic (and easier reads than The Moonstone).
ReplyDeleteWoman in White is a fantastic book. I reread a couple of years ago, following the serialization schedule, which was a nice, slow way to digest each part before barreling on.
ReplyDeleteMarion is one of my favorite characters in literature, and the Count one of the most loathsome!
I have yet to follow a serialization schedule but would like to at some point, to experience the story in the way it was originally spaced.
DeleteI agree that Marian is fantastic and Wilkie likewise because he dared write a character like her.
As you already know, I enjoyed this one! I can't wait to read more Wilkie!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I love how you signed off on this one!!!!
Thank you. :) And I'm so happy that you're finally onboard with Wilkie!
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