The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories by Oscar Wilde

The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories

Oscar Wilde

120 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

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This volume includes four fine examples, including The Canterville Ghost, the comical tale of a spirit who terrorized the residents of Canterville Chase for three centuries. When the manor is acquired by a no-nonsense American family with no use f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 690 reviews

Moods

funny 69%
lighthearted 42%
mysterious 42%
dark 36%
reflective 30%
adventurous 29%
emotional 25%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 43%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 20% | Character: 16% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 28% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.79

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