The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde

The Canterville Ghost

Oscar Wilde

126 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories dark funny fast-paced

Description

This is Oscar Wilde's tale of the American family moved into a British mansion, Canterville Chase, much to the annoyance of its tired ghost. The family -- which refuses to believe in him -- is in Wilde's way a commentary on the British nobility of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,087 reviews

Moods

funny 79%
lighthearted 54%
mysterious 38%
dark 29%
adventurous 19%
reflective 16%
emotional 12%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 3%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 18%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.83

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