Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories by Oscar Wilde

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories

Oscar Wilde

192 pages first pub 1891 (editions) user-added

fiction classics mystery short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

This collection of short “mystery” stories by Oscar Wilde was originally published in 1891 and was his second published collection of stories. This edition follows the 1907 edition, which was published after his death and added “The Portrait of Mr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

reflective 57%
mysterious 52%
funny 42%
adventurous 36%
dark 36%
emotional 21%
sad 21%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 78%
slow 10%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 31% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.67

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