80 pages • first pub 1887 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486419251
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 13 November 2001
Description
Renowned for his poetry, plays, essays, and conversational skills, Oscar Wilde also wrote scintillating works of short fiction. This volume includes four fine examples, including The Canterville Ghost, the comical tale of a spirit who terrorized t...
Community Reviews Summary of 429 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 54%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 34%
reflective 34%
emotional 31%
dark 28%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 25% | Character: 14% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 25% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
80 pages • first pub 1887 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486419251
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 13 November 2001
Description
Renowned for his poetry, plays, essays, and conversational skills, Oscar Wilde also wrote scintillating works of short fiction. This volume includes four fine examples, including The Canterville Ghost, the comical tale of a spirit who terrorized t...
Community Reviews Summary of 429 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 54%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 34%
reflective 34%
emotional 31%
dark 28%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 25% | Character: 14% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 25% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating