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josiahrichardson's review against another edition
3.0
You should always have one of the three W's on your bookshelf. Wilde, Wilson, or Wodehouse.
hobiflowery's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jodonjo's review against another edition
3.0
Very witty dialogue, as one might expect from Wilde but though his characters are interestingly painted, psychologically they're rather unconvincing.
grace_godfrey's review against another edition
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
deldc's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hanna_1503's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nanbary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Salacious and loquacious!
Whilst the story centres around only 4 of the characters introduced there is still the usual amount of drawing room jibber jabber that makes Oscar Wilde such an enjoyable read.
It highlights the hypocrisy of high society, willingly accepting the fastidious rake as an almost integral part of any social group whilst exiling any woman unlucky enough to have fallen for his cheap tricks. I appreciate the karmic retribution the play finishes on and have a tremendous amount of respect for how insightful this was for its time of publication, even going so far as to martyr the ‘mistress’ of the tale.
Whilst the story centres around only 4 of the characters introduced there is still the usual amount of drawing room jibber jabber that makes Oscar Wilde such an enjoyable read.
It highlights the hypocrisy of high society, willingly accepting the fastidious rake as an almost integral part of any social group whilst exiling any woman unlucky enough to have fallen for his cheap tricks. I appreciate the karmic retribution the play finishes on and have a tremendous amount of respect for how insightful this was for its time of publication, even going so far as to martyr the ‘mistress’ of the tale.
lilyaulait's review against another edition
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
3.0
Fairly tedious, but partially redeemed by some interesting women and one great monologue.
mucella's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25