160 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375702327
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 January 1998
Description
Winner of the Lambda Literary Award In this stunning work of theater, Moises Kaufman turns the trials of Oscar Wilde into a riveting human and intellectual drama. In April 1895 Oscar Wilde brought a libel suit against the Marquess of Queensberry, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
reflective 53%
funny 46%
challenging 40%
tense 26%
dark 20%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Police brutality
160 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375702327
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 January 1998
Description
Winner of the Lambda Literary Award In this stunning work of theater, Moises Kaufman turns the trials of Oscar Wilde into a riveting human and intellectual drama. In April 1895 Oscar Wilde brought a libel suit against the Marquess of Queensberry, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
reflective 53%
funny 46%
challenging 40%
tense 26%
dark 20%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Police brutality