64 pages 2 hours read

Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1868

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Before You Read

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Wilkie Collins' The Moonstone is widely praised for its pioneering structure and engaging plot, often regarded as the first modern detective novel. Readers appreciate its suspense and rich character development. However, some critique the pacing, finding it slow at times. Overall, it's celebrated for paving the way for the detective fiction genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Moonstone?

Readers who enjoy The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins typically appreciate classic detective fiction and intricate plots. They often have a fondness for Victorian literature and might also enjoy Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle or Bleak House by Charles Dickens for similar themes of mystery and social commentary.

Recommended

Reading Age

14+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Period
Victorian Period
Victorian Literature / Period
Themes
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Society: Class
Society: Colonialism
Topics
History: World
Loading...