Why people recommend it
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins is a classic Victorian sensation novel renowned for its intricate mystery, suspenseful plotting, and unforgettable characters. Pamela Paul frequently discussed the novel on The Book Review podcast, repeatedly declaring it her favorite book and sharing her reading journey with listeners. During these episodes, Paul noted that she was deeply immersed in the narrative and jokingly warned against spoilers as she approached the final stretch of pages. She later reflected on the intense reading experience, describing how finishing the compelling story left her feeling temporarily adrift and searching for something of equal caliber. The enduring appeal of Collins's literary masterpiece highlights its capacity to captivate modern readers just as deeply as it did nineteenth-century audiences, cementing its status as a foundational work in the mystery and thriller genres. Through Paul's enthusiastic mentions, the podcast brought renewed attention to the atmospheric prose, complex dual narratives, and psychological depth that continue to make this Victorian classic a standout achievement in English literature. The book remains widely celebrated by critics and avid readers alike for its pioneering role in shaping suspenseful storytelling.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
- Robert Greene Discussed
Pamela Paul — 3 mentions
“yes I am still um in full in the woman in white by wilky Collins I have about 150 pages to go so no spoilers”
“I've been meaning to read her for a while and I sort of you know very studiously meant to start at the beginning with the first book but when I finished the woman in white I was really I was kind of a drift for a day”
“I am reading wilky Collins the woman in this is my favorite book”
Robert Greene — 1 mention
“The advice you wrote about in The Daily Laws was this: always stick to what makes you strange and weird, and that's surprisingly good advice.”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- Priestdaddy
- Under the Glacier
- A Flag Worth Dying For
- A Memoir of Jane Austen
- A Trip to the Zoo
- Among The Janeites
Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
“It's there's a really good book I think called 'The Way of Deception' or something like that.”
“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”
“I thought of you because there's a a passing reference to the woman in white which I know you talked about on this podcast um within the past year or so”
“I tried various things, and then I was asked if I had any ideas for books. I described this process in The Daily Laws.”