The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde

The Canterville Ghost

Oscar Wilde

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories dark funny fast-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 4,169 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 54%
mysterious 37%
dark 29%
adventurous 19%
reflective 16%
emotional 12%
sad 10%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 3%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 18%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.83

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