The Portrait of Mr W.H. by Oscar Wilde, Peter Ackroyd

The Portrait of Mr W.H.

Oscar Wilde, Peter Ackroyd

88 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction classics short stories mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

In 1609, the first edition of Shakespeare’s Sonnets was published, featuring the mysterious dedication: “To Mr W.H.” Ever since, the identity of Mr W.H. has been the subject of a series of fascinating theories—but none quite so ingenious as that o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
mysterious 75%
informative 50%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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