It's no The Moonstone, but this was still great. Not as funny and it took a while to get going, but some great twists and mysteries. I adore Marion (although Wilkie Collins seems to think all competent women spend their time lamenting not being as brave or intelligent or good at drawing as men, which... ok bro). 

I didn't know what this book was about when I decided to read it. I had no idea it was a mystery or that I would enjoy as much as I did.

My only problems with this book are the ones I have with older books like this and it's mainly the way women are portrayed and treated. But, as I said I understand because of the time period. My other problem with older books like this is the rambling aspect. Two chapters of nothing but explanations and useless rambling could in all reality fit on 1 page. 

Despite the few issues I had, I rather actually enjoyed the two part mystery. Mystery one of who is the Woman in White is and later on the mystery involving Laura Fairlie were both on their own interesting but the way the author combined them was very well done. You have characters you like/love and characters you absolutely hate (if you read it you know who I mean) and it's done in a way that you have a real reason for disliking them. 

Anther problem I had with he book was some of the revels. I felt very confused by a couple of the big revels and had to look up what was actually happening because the language and hidden meaning completely flew past me.

I would recommend the audiobook. The narrator has a soothing voice that is honestly perfect for the story in my opinion.

I’m sorry, I was so bored. Maybe classics just aren’t for me. Not a single character interested me, and I didn’t like the narrative techniques used throughout the story, completely unengaging.