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Liked It6 of 7 members found this review helpful “Another highly entertaining mystery from the king of the Victorian “sensation novel.” The Moonstone could be called The Rosetta Stone - it provides the basic formula for an entire literary genre, the “favourite pastime of noble minds,” the beloved detective novel. Although my...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“An engaging tale, although some friends found it too busy with characters and too long-winded. I really enjoyed it and loved the different personalities.”
Jonette W wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I am more and more impressed with Collins' wit and literary skill. Usually I can guess the ending of any mystery novel, but will Collins he leaves you guessing until the very end. The Moonstone is no different.
Amanda wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
One of the forebearers of the English detective novel, Collins introduces a famous detective, Sergeant Cuff, with a weakness for roses. Clearly, this was the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes in later years. I really enjoyed this book and found it not only a great mystery read, but a great novel as well, which I can pick up over and over in the years to come.”“A good play that presents a good mystery. an be confusing
João M wrote this review Monday, November 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“According to T. S. Eliot this book is the first English detective novel which began that popular genre. Published in 1868. The Moostone is a yellow diamond stolen from a Hindu Temple in India by a British soldier and then stoelen again in England. There is the curse on the person and family who takes it and three Hindu Guardians try to reclaim the gem. The story is told as a narrative of recollections of several people who have been asked to put to paper their involvement with the Moostone to reconstruct what happened to it and who was the second thief. The novel is written in the style and language of its time. It seems a bit plodding and verbose and primitive in its science but nevertheless an interesting book. ”
Bill C wrote this review Sunday, November 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I thought this book had a great beginning. The story told by Betteridge was the best part. His insights into people were hilarious in most instances and stuff actually happened that was interesting. As soon as the scene moved to London, the story slowed down. I did like the different perspectives of the various narratives, but Betteridges was certainly the best, and I am glad that it covered nearly half the book.”
Breanne S wrote this review Tuesday, November 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Great history and notes about the times and other authors.”
Anne U wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“One of my favorite mysteries”
Erin M wrote this review Monday, October 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“brilliant.”
manasa konduri wrote this review Thursday, October 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This was a pretty good story. It had foreshadowing and some suspense. Not bad for one of the first mystery novels written. The characters' names defined their personality traits - sort of.”
Marlys A wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Excellent 'whodunnit'! Loved the characters, the premise and the sense of humor found throughout...leaves me looking forward to reading the Woman in White...and of course...Robinson Crusoe ;)”
Bekkah wrote this review Monday, September 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
