The Complete Short Fiction by Ian Small, Oscar Wilde

The Complete Short Fiction

Ian Small, Oscar Wilde

280 pages first pub 1894 (editions)

fiction classics short stories mysterious slow-paced

Description

Fairy tales, ghost stories, detective fiction and comedies of manners - the stories collected in this volume made Oscar Wilde's name as a writer of fiction, showing breathtaking dexterity in a wide range of literary styles. Victorian moral justice...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

funny 58%
lighthearted 58%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 33%
mysterious 33%
dark 25%
sad 25%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.06

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