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A review by waytoomanybooks
The Law and the Lady by Wilkie Collins
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Whatever intrigue and mystery this novel has was completely lost in the bloated text. It’s about 150-200 pages too long. The premise had my interest, but none of the main characters are likeable, least of all Valeria. She's incredibly unkind to everyone else, even the people on her side. I stopped rooting for her ⅔ in. I wouldn't have finished the novel if it hadn't been assigned reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism