tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post314491752167796274..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: The Woman in White by Wilkie CollinsJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66356242559942741672009-11-01T19:04:05.586-05:002009-11-01T19:04:05.586-05:00Madeleine - So sorry to hear that! FWIW, I liked ...Madeleine - So sorry to hear that! FWIW, I liked The Moonstone much better...if you're ever inclined to give Collins another try.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17850942505276603712009-11-01T18:18:31.604-05:002009-11-01T18:18:31.604-05:00Unfortunately for me, this novel felt like an 800 ...Unfortunately for me, this novel felt like an <i>800</i> page novel. It felt as though it took me a century to read. I've grown accustomed to the inevitable mushiness in the middle of mid-nineteenth century novels, but something impaired my reading, and the novel felt excruciatingly long......<br /><br />Thanks for the review, though, and your own opinion!Madeleinehttp://madeleinerex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26277547416187015892009-10-31T13:42:38.841-04:002009-10-31T13:42:38.841-04:00Beth F - I'm wondering if there's anybody...Beth F - I'm wondering if there's anybody out there that hasn't liked it...enjoy!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41448961341635653602009-10-31T10:13:02.009-04:002009-10-31T10:13:02.009-04:00I recently bought this on Nymeth's recommendat...I recently bought this on Nymeth's recommendation. Hope to get to it soon -- I know I'll love it.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-33833486457827568462009-10-31T09:55:56.121-04:002009-10-31T09:55:56.121-04:00Verity - No Name will be my next Collins!Verity - No Name will be my next Collins!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39684435173783014092009-10-31T09:39:37.056-04:002009-10-31T09:39:37.056-04:00My partner is about to start reading No Name - coi...My partner is about to start reading No Name - coincidentally I borrowed it for him from the library the same day that Darlene bought her copy!verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11889382036496394532009-10-30T18:26:33.254-04:002009-10-30T18:26:33.254-04:00Staci - It's funny, and I don't know how C...Staci - It's funny, and I don't know how Collins managed it, but it sure didn't feel like 600 pages...really!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38948703401348461692009-10-30T18:18:19.547-04:002009-10-30T18:18:19.547-04:00600+ pages huh? I'm not sure if I can stick it...600+ pages huh? I'm not sure if I can stick it out but I'm really glad that you enjoyed it!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86427942693939263052009-10-30T14:44:43.446-04:002009-10-30T14:44:43.446-04:00Reviewsbylola - I have a feeling you're going ...Reviewsbylola - I have a feeling you're going to like this one! Can't wait to follow along for the Classics Circuit tour.<br /><br />Darlene - I just peeked at your latest post and see that your choice has been revealed! I can't wait to read No Name myself, but wonder if I'll get to it before the next RIP challenge.<br /><br />Nymeth - I will definitely be reading more Collins, too!<br /><br />Thomas - Glad to hear you loved this one, too. Thanks so much for stopping by!<br /><br />Marie - It is, but I think The Moonstone was even better.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37455221360878555342009-10-30T13:59:13.620-04:002009-10-30T13:59:13.620-04:00Wow! :-) Sounds fantastic.Wow! :-) Sounds fantastic.Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52300247086322240262009-10-30T09:38:34.951-04:002009-10-30T09:38:34.951-04:00I just read this recently, my first Wilkie Collins...I just read this recently, my first Wilkie Collins, and I too loved it. And pageturner it is.Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22017785874397389562009-10-30T08:41:17.226-04:002009-10-30T08:41:17.226-04:00It definitely doesn't feel half as long as it ...It definitely doesn't feel half as long as it is! Same with The Moonstone. I must read more Collins before long.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12262329651916351032009-10-30T08:30:38.746-04:002009-10-30T08:30:38.746-04:00I've been looking forward to your review JoAnn...I've been looking forward to your review JoAnn. I had this book in my hand last night at Chapters but I chose another Wilkie Collins title...I'll keep you in suspense! I love that you wrote about The Woman in White being plot-driven and that it didn't read like a 600 page book. If you love books, I think reading this one is a must at some point in your life as I feel out of the loop for having not read it!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76787135501045482202009-10-30T08:08:13.988-04:002009-10-30T08:08:13.988-04:00I should be starting this book within the next wee...I should be starting this book within the next week or two for the classics circuit, so I'm excited to read your review. Glad you liked it!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48795911923261688952009-10-30T07:39:19.770-04:002009-10-30T07:39:19.770-04:00Diane - I'm sure you'll enjoy this...whene...Diane - I'm sure you'll enjoy this...whenever you can get to it!<br /><br />Verity - Now I need to look for the film! I read The Moonstone a few years ago, and it was one of my favorites of the year. No Name may be next...<br /><br />Sandy - I loved The Moonstone, too! The Woman in White would be prefect on the kindle...you'll just keep reading and not even realize how long it is.<br /><br />Rachel - I'm already planning another Collins for this time next year! Love these sensation novels...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63101584256508250012009-10-30T05:47:06.903-04:002009-10-30T05:47:06.903-04:00I loved this too! The perfect sort of novel for me...I loved this too! The perfect sort of novel for me - well written, well characterised, and with a brilliant, involving, page turning plot. I am currently steaming my way through The Moonstone - sensation novels are such good reads this time of year!Rachel (Book Snob)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13669640788036671572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57997992478771265242009-10-30T05:31:58.164-04:002009-10-30T05:31:58.164-04:00I read The Moonstone and loved it. I have this on...I read The Moonstone and loved it. I have this one sitting in my Kindle waiting patiently. I know Simon at Savidge Reads is doing a readalong sometime soon, and I'm hoping to jump onboard. 600 pages huh? On the Kindle, you can't see how many pages there are, which may be a good thing!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43624325415316757452009-10-30T05:11:41.809-04:002009-10-30T05:11:41.809-04:00Very Halloween appropriate! I haven't read th...Very Halloween appropriate! I haven't read the book yet but loved the film. Have you read any other Wilkie Collins?verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59953637812222452152009-10-29T21:31:45.984-04:002009-10-29T21:31:45.984-04:00I don't think I've read one book review th...I don't think I've read one book review that was negative on this title. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I now have the print and the Kindle version....one day soon, I hope.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com