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The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde

bronwynmb's review against another edition

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4.0

Listened to the LibriVox recording.

paulichi's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

cbfredriks's review against another edition

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4.0

You can have your secret as long as I have your heart.

4/5

I had to read this for class and did not expect a story as funny and sweet as this one. The way Wilde parodies the victorian ghost story is delightfull and I can only recommend this for anyone interested in a gentle horror story.

ozielbispo's review against another edition

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5.0

Até agora ninguém havia se atrevido a permanecer no lúgubre castelo de Canterville o suficiente para descobrir o terrível segredo de seu fantasma. Mas aparece então a família de um Diplomata Americano que compra o castelo com fantasma e tudo.Coitado do fantasma , ao invés de assustar ficou assustado, ao invés de deprimir, ficou deprimido, foi motivo de riso,
escárnios. A praticidade e frieza dos Americanos não lhes permitiam ver o sobrenatural,não havia espaço para o lirismo , para o sentimento. Para eles o pobre fantasma era apenas um hóspede indesejável.

deniqd's review against another edition

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3.0

A funny ghost story!, it's very cleverly written and at some points I was laughing out loud!. Not the end I expected, but very good nonetheless.

suemyreads's review against another edition

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dark funny hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

pagesofpins's review against another edition

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4.0

A short story about an American family who doubt the existence of ghosts purchasing a haunted British mansion during the Victorian era. It's funny for kids and adults, but what they will laugh at isn't the same. Trademark Oscar Wilde satire.

fortunesdear's review against another edition

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3.0

*3.5

ghxostt's review against another edition

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4.0

Nasa radio drama je prezabavna, mada moracu da procitam opet celu i dopunim pricu

heartshapedness's review against another edition

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5.0

my man goes through life with unabashed optimism, boundless naivete, and pinkerton's stain remover