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A review by its_naman
Lord Arthur Savile's Crime by Oscar Wilde
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I always found the sheer stupidity of Oscar Wilde's characters to be very anger inducing rather than funny (except The Canterville Ghost, that shit was hilarious!). That's not a bad thing, though.
This short story is no different. The titular character, Lord Arthur Savile is an insufferable man who, like many stupid people, thinks his brain is overflowing with common sense. Like all other works of Wilde, the story starts with a very interesting premise and it's sort of difficult to predict where things are heading. And the ending leaves you reflecting for days..
This short story is no different. The titular character, Lord Arthur Savile is an insufferable man who, like many stupid people, thinks his brain is overflowing with common sense. Like all other works of Wilde, the story starts with a very interesting premise and it's sort of difficult to predict where things are heading. And the ending leaves you reflecting for days..
I love Wilde's writing style, how he throws the most profound things in the most casual manner.
The world is a stage. But the play is badly cast.
Never in my life have I been disappointed by an Oscar Wilde book.