Why people recommend it
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins is a pioneering nineteenth-century epistolary detective novel centering on the dramatic theft of a priceless diamond and the complex web of secrets surrounding its disappearance. On The Book Review, Pamela Paul frequently mentioned reading the classic text for pleasure, noting that while some readers might prefer the author's other major work, The Woman in White, she found great enjoyment in this Victorian mystery. Paul also remarked on how grateful she was to find a helpful plot spoiler warning included in the introduction of the edition she picked up. Furthermore, John Williams recommended the novel during a separate episode, explicitly telling listeners that they ought to read the book next. Together, these mentions on the podcast underscore the enduring legacy of Collins's intricate plotting, memorable characters, and foundational role in the development of the modern mystery genre, prompting both hosts to revisit or advocate for the timeless thriller.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Discussed
- John Williams Recommended
Pamela Paul — 3 mentions
“well I started talking a little bit about it last week I'm reading um wilky Collins's the Moonstone which I guess for some people is maybe the favorite wilky Collins although I think most people would choose the woman in white”
“so the book that I'm reading for pleasure is uh continues to be wilky Collins of the Moonstone and I'm about halfway through that”
“but in the recent classic that I picked up which is wiy Collins's the Moonstone it was very grateful at the beginning of the introduction there was a note that said this contains plot spoilers”
John Williams — 1 mention
“then after this you're going to read the Moonstone”
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- Daisy Miller
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- Fair Shot
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“um W wilky Collins had created a detective who was an important character in uh the Moonstone”