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The Woman in White
A level 6 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Richard G. Lewis
The woman in white first appears at night on a lonely heath near London and is next seen at a grave-side in Cumberland. Who is she? Where has she come from, and what is her history? She seems alone and friendless, frightened and confused. And it seems she knows a secret – a secret that could bring ruin and shame to a man who will do anything to keep her silent.
This famous mystery thriller by Wilkie Collins has excitement, suspense, romance, and a plot that twists and turns on every page.
The woman in white first appears at night on a lonely heath near London and is next seen at a grave-side in Cumberland. Who is she? Where has she come from, and what is her history? She seems alone and friendless, frightened and confused. And it seems she knows a secret – a secret that could bring ruin and shame to a man who will do anything to keep her silent.
This famous mystery thriller by Wilkie Collins has excitement, suspense, romance, and a plot that twists and turns on every page.
149 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2012
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July 29, 2016
3.5
Actually I really enjoyed the story but I'm sad that the version I read was a simplified one (I borrowed it from my English teacher because I wanted to try to read a classic in English and I didn't want to start spending money on it without knowing if I would be able to read it, because of the language that it is used). So many things were left out, the events happened to fast due to the simplified version, which made me sad and, the language was simple. I even thought of reread it and this time it would be the regular version, but the regular one has something like 736 pages and that's huge to read in English and it's also too soon to reread it.
I have to say that I really hated Mr Fairlie, the Count Fosco and Sir Percival! Such a hateful characters. I loved Marian and Mr Hartright, what a lovely man. And Marian is so brave and sweet.
Actually I really enjoyed the story but I'm sad that the version I read was a simplified one (I borrowed it from my English teacher because I wanted to try to read a classic in English and I didn't want to start spending money on it without knowing if I would be able to read it, because of the language that it is used). So many things were left out, the events happened to fast due to the simplified version, which made me sad and, the language was simple. I even thought of reread it and this time it would be the regular version, but the regular one has something like 736 pages and that's huge to read in English and it's also too soon to reread it.
I have to say that I really hated Mr Fairlie, the Count Fosco and Sir Percival! Such a hateful characters. I loved Marian and Mr Hartright, what a lovely man. And Marian is so brave and sweet.
July 15, 2018
4/5
Esta fue una lectura para clase por lo que tuve que leer una edición resumida y en un "inglés más simple". Me encantó la historia, así que me gustaría leer la versión original porque siento que al ser adaptada por un tercero se pierde mucho del estilo del autor.
En cuanto a la historia, es muy enredada, pero me vino bien porque todo lo misterioso/policial me enganché y lo leí bastante rápido. Además, la ambientación en una clase bastante alta en la Inglaterra victoriana me encantó. Lo recomiendo.
Esta fue una lectura para clase por lo que tuve que leer una edición resumida y en un "inglés más simple". Me encantó la historia, así que me gustaría leer la versión original porque siento que al ser adaptada por un tercero se pierde mucho del estilo del autor.
En cuanto a la historia, es muy enredada, pero me vino bien porque todo lo misterioso/policial me enganché y lo leí bastante rápido. Además, la ambientación en una clase bastante alta en la Inglaterra victoriana me encantó. Lo recomiendo.
February 24, 2022
A well written page-turner with a complex yet interesting story. Slightly disappointed with the climax though it was the most practical solution, coz I was keenly waiting one last meeting between Walter and Count Fosco and How Walter gets his revenge. Overall it's a good thriller novel.
January 11, 2022
La edición que he leído no es esta, pero no la encontraba. Está graduado como c1, aunque yo estoy empezando ese nivel y me ha resultado fácil. Solamente he tenido que buscar un par de palabras.
Al estar tan resumido del libro original se hace un poco liosa la trama porque te da muchos nombres y muchos hechos todos de golpe pero tiene pinta de que el original (que me apunto a mi lista para leer) sea bastante intrigante.
La historia me ha gustado y, como libro para aprender el idioma, cumple su propósito y hace que quieras leer más.
De los que he leído graduados en inglés, este es el que más me ha gustado y enganchado, así que por eso le doy mis 5 estrellas(dentro de que no es un libro completo, claro)
Al estar tan resumido del libro original se hace un poco liosa la trama porque te da muchos nombres y muchos hechos todos de golpe pero tiene pinta de que el original (que me apunto a mi lista para leer) sea bastante intrigante.
La historia me ha gustado y, como libro para aprender el idioma, cumple su propósito y hace que quieras leer más.
De los que he leído graduados en inglés, este es el que más me ha gustado y enganchado, así que por eso le doy mis 5 estrellas(dentro de que no es un libro completo, claro)
August 26, 2022
I read the book with wonder and excitement.Liked a lot.
November 28, 2023
Lo leí para el liceo sin saber que era simplificado. Me quiero 💀💀 ahora xq el final ya lo sé
January 3, 2024
It wasn't easy to read but it was interesting and I learnt a lot of new words reading it
I am happy I was able to finish this story ✌️
I am happy I was able to finish this story ✌️
February 8, 2024
Really falls short of the original. The relationships seem hollow, and the villains are so tame and toned down!
July 6, 2010
chapter 6
pages;41- 49
#1 Question: we have many events in our life. when we read some books, we can learn some new things or we can remember that we already experience this hapening. In my life, I saw a person who wants to steal others money. Than, he tried to deceive him friends like in the story. he gave his friends a paper and said him like sign up on the paper that is important business. Him purpose to steal money from his friends. But he could not do that because polise catch him.
#2 question: the women in white and love or money are two different books. They have some same part which both of them explaine to us about money. People can do everything for get money. in love or money, there is a rich old woman. Her friend want to take her money. so they have some plan to steal money. I think this way same as both of them.
pages;41- 49
#1 Question: we have many events in our life. when we read some books, we can learn some new things or we can remember that we already experience this hapening. In my life, I saw a person who wants to steal others money. Than, he tried to deceive him friends like in the story. he gave his friends a paper and said him like sign up on the paper that is important business. Him purpose to steal money from his friends. But he could not do that because polise catch him.
#2 question: the women in white and love or money are two different books. They have some same part which both of them explaine to us about money. People can do everything for get money. in love or money, there is a rich old woman. Her friend want to take her money. so they have some plan to steal money. I think this way same as both of them.
April 8, 2015
This book gave me goosebumps for the first time in months!
I must admit that I already predicted the plot when Marian heard the conversation between the Count and Sir Percival. But still, the excitement and suspense at the later pages of the book was just amazing. I like how clever both the Count and Walter is and how the latter got all of the evidence.
The whole Pesca, Fosco and brotherhood thing was brilliant too!
Looks like I'll have to read another work of Collins' some time soon
I must admit that I already predicted the plot when Marian heard the conversation between the Count and Sir Percival. But still, the excitement and suspense at the later pages of the book was just amazing. I like how clever both the Count and Walter is and how the latter got all of the evidence.
The whole Pesca, Fosco and brotherhood thing was brilliant too!
Looks like I'll have to read another work of Collins' some time soon
July 19, 2011
Great story, great plot. I had to read it for my English class. I first thought it was like the tipical classic novel in which there are misterious evil things but they never tell you what they are (?).
Nevermind, it surprised me in a nice way. It was very interesting and there was suspense all the time. You could never know what to expect from the story.
Nevermind, it surprised me in a nice way. It was very interesting and there was suspense all the time. You could never know what to expect from the story.
May 14, 2019
It is a fastmoving story. I also watched the series based on this story. It is very beneficial to watch film/series before reading. Oxford books are always the best, paper quality and the size is ergonomic.
April 5, 2015
Siento que no puedo decir mucho de este libro porque """leí""" 60 páginas en menos de una hora. Con eso digo todo.
La historia no es mala, but it's not my cup of tea.
La historia no es mala, but it's not my cup of tea.
June 28, 2016
It's awsommmme !
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January 25, 2018
La verdad es que el principio ha sido lo que más me ha gustado. Todo el misterio que envolvia a la chica misteriosa y la forma de describirla del protagonista me ha hecho pensar que la obra iba a ser de otra forma.
Aun así no ha estado mal, aunque sí ha habido partes que me han aburrido un poco.
Aun así no ha estado mal, aunque sí ha habido partes que me han aburrido un poco.
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