Salomé by Oscar Wilde

Salomé

Oscar Wilde

80 pages first pub 1891 (editions)

fiction classics play dark fast-paced

Description

Originally published in French, 'Salom ' is Oscar Wilde's 1896 dramatization of the biblical story of Salome, the step-daughter of Herod who danced before Herod and in so doing wins the granting of any wish that Herod may be able to fulfill. Salom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,304 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
tense 39%
mysterious 38%
challenging 19%
reflective 18%
emotional 14%
funny 6%
sad 6%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 30%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.52

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