tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post5086412616712540125..comments2023-08-18T04:12:48.921-06:00Comments on TIF TALKS BOOKS: The Woman in White by Wilkie CollinsTif Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-86748696003280921902014-03-07T06:57:26.653-07:002014-03-07T06:57:26.653-07:00ipsofactodotme ... Yay!! It should be!! :)ipsofactodotme ... Yay!! It should be!! :)Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-32915123752782046732014-03-06T04:44:55.056-07:002014-03-06T04:44:55.056-07:00This book is now officially on my 'Classic Boo...This book is now officially on my 'Classic Book List'!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-58144506263935665512014-03-05T19:07:52.365-07:002014-03-05T19:07:52.365-07:00Jenny @ Reading the End ... Seriously, everyone ne...Jenny @ Reading the End ... Seriously, everyone needs to be exposed to this guy! He is so much better than some of the other stuff that we are required to read in school!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-6152409600512914482014-03-05T19:07:06.118-07:002014-03-05T19:07:06.118-07:00Kristen M. ... I have never read The Thirteenth Ta...Kristen M. ... I have never read The Thirteenth Tale, but it is on my list. It makes me happy to know that I have a bit of head start possibly on the references. I'm going to be keeping my eye out for both of these titles. I'm really excited to read more by Collins!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-71802051985809629702014-03-05T17:59:40.724-07:002014-03-05T17:59:40.724-07:00Why DON'T our English classes introduce us to ...Why DON'T our English classes introduce us to Wilkie Collins? I got The Moonstone as a gift for my thirteenth birthday, and I loved it, but if my friend hadn't given it to me, I'd probably not have heard of Wilkie Collins until blogging rolled around!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-31603470852686457852014-03-05T17:28:29.270-07:002014-03-05T17:28:29.270-07:00I didn't start reading Collins until a few yea...I didn't start reading Collins until a few years ago when another book I was reading (I think it was probably The Thirteenth Tale) mentioned a few Victorian sensationalist titles and so I started reading them, starting with The Moonstone and Lady Audley's Secret. I've now gone through a few more Collins novels and loved them all, even though there is a lot of variety in story types and themes.<br />I'll second the vote for Armadale. It's LONG but it's a doozy. I think it's better than The Moonstone (which I still like a lot too!) just because it's got a bigger plot and Lydia Gwilt (best villainess ever).Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-44875074416427067862014-03-05T13:33:16.447-07:002014-03-05T13:33:16.447-07:00Becca Lostinbooks ... You could be!! ;) I do bel...Becca Lostinbooks ... You could be!! ;) I do believe that it was a bit wordy and rambling in parts, but a lot of that really does have a point by the time you get to the end. The second half is much more action-packed than the first.Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-65402673801341130372014-03-05T13:31:29.110-07:002014-03-05T13:31:29.110-07:00Am I the only one who didn't like this book? ...Am I the only one who didn't like this book? I think it was the pacing more than anything. I just wanted something- anything- to happen. I got 1/3 of the way through and just couldn't be bothered to pick it up again.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-24632344429238636192014-03-05T13:28:19.635-07:002014-03-05T13:28:19.635-07:00figandthistle.com ... Definitely checking out thes...figandthistle.com ... Definitely checking out these titles!! Thank you for the recommendations!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-83870197352885480812014-03-05T13:27:50.085-07:002014-03-05T13:27:50.085-07:00Trish ... I really don't understand why he is ...Trish ... I really don't understand why he is passed up. He has talent and an imagination that I think people would really appreciate! I am going to eventually try The Moonstone. I need to read some quick, easy reads for a bit after this chunkster!! :)Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-6934641114994329602014-03-05T12:02:08.625-07:002014-03-05T12:02:08.625-07:00I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The Moonstone is w...I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The Moonstone is wonderful as is Armadale and the Law and the Lady. I would highly recommend Armadale as Lydia Gwilt is a fascinating anti-heroine. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-7238488180163499882014-03-05T09:49:55.092-07:002014-03-05T09:49:55.092-07:00So glad you loved this one Tif! We read it as part...So glad you loved this one Tif! We read it as part of my book club a few years ago and we had a great discussion and everyone really enjoyed the book. It's long but so worth it. And I agree--why isn't Collins more widely read? I think he too often gets passed up for Dickens in literature courses and it's a shame. I've only also read The Moonstone and while it's not AS good it's still a fun read.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-79319925200338946082014-03-05T08:38:00.080-07:002014-03-05T08:38:00.080-07:00Ti ... This would be a perfect read for RIP! I ha...Ti ... This would be a perfect read for RIP! I have a huge stack of possibilities for October already, so you are not alone. I just need to narrow it down between now and then (narrow down = read)!! :)Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-54033112816028401582014-03-05T08:36:29.455-07:002014-03-05T08:36:29.455-07:00Suey ... I really am curious why we don't stud...Suey ... I really am curious why we don't study him more!! I have really enjoyed both of the books I've read by him so far, and I can't wait to read more. I'm adding The Moonstone to my list right now!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-44820476224447973202014-03-05T07:58:44.304-07:002014-03-05T07:58:44.304-07:00I won a copy of this one years ago but it still si...I won a copy of this one years ago but it still sits on my shelf, waiting patiently for me to pick it up. I may save it for RIP later this year. YES! I am already thinking about October!Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-48273617770240451252014-03-05T07:35:09.881-07:002014-03-05T07:35:09.881-07:00I love this author! I've read tons of his book...I love this author! I've read tons of his books! I can't remember when I discovered him but when I did I wondered the same thing.. Why do we not study him more? He is awesome. I suggest The Moonstone next!Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.com