A review by tornoutending
An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde

emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

☆☆☆☆¾

What drew me to the book: I thought it sounded interesting and I'd read a play by Wilde before which I really enjoyed so I decided to give another one a chance.
How long it’s been on my TBR: Maybe like a year.
My expectations: Basically what the synopsis provided although I was unsure how much I'd enjoy it.

My thoughts whilst reading: I didn't write down my thoughts but I found myself really entertained whilst reading it and I was excited to see in which direction the story would go and how everything would turn out.
Overall: I really, really enjoyed this one, it was just as entertaining as Lady Windermere's fan. I loved all the different characters and relationships and watching how they played out throughout the course of the play. I really don't have much to say except that I really enjoyed An Ideal Husband.
Miscellaneous: I don't remember my exact thoughts as I read this over a month ago (I should've written this review sooner whoops).
Did it meet my expectations: It didn't just meet them but overthrew them.

Favourite character: Lord Goring, I loved his parts whenever he was on the page.
Favourite relationship: Probably the relationship between Lord Goring and Mabel Chiltern, although I did also really enjoy the relationship between Lord and Lady Chiltern, especially watching how it changed as they faced what life (or rather Mrs Cheveley) threw at them.
Favourite scene: Ooh that's a tough one, I liked the end when Lord Goring caught Mrs Cheveley with the bracelet.
Favourite quote: 'Between you and him there are chasms. He and I are closer than friends. We are enemies linked together. The same sin binds us.'

Why I rounded the review up: I really enjoyed it so why not round it up!
Will I be reading the sequel: N/A.
Will I be investing in a physical copy: 100% yes!
Do I regret reading it: Not in the slightest.
Do I recommend it: Yes!
*(For rating systems such as Goodreads)

Book #7 from my TBR Jar.