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A review by heidi_meredith
Armadale by Wilkie Collins
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
I found the first half rather tedious and agonisingly slow, with too much exposition, albeit there is some beautiful writing, especially the descriptions of the Norfolk Broads. I raced through the second half, although I missed the saccharine Miss Milroy. I enjoyed the varied formats of letter, diary and prose.
I am left feeling much pity for Lydia Gwilt. She is difficult to relate to but clearly damaged by childhood neglect and traumatic experiences. It struck me afterwards that Midwinter and Gwilt are a little like Heathcliff and Catherine. My favourite character is Mr Brock, as it's refreshing to come across a fictional vicar who seems to understand the gospel of the Bible.
I am left feeling much pity for Lydia Gwilt. She is difficult to relate to but clearly damaged by childhood neglect and traumatic experiences. It struck me afterwards that Midwinter and Gwilt are a little like Heathcliff and Catherine. My favourite character is Mr Brock, as it's refreshing to come across a fictional vicar who seems to understand the gospel of the Bible.