The Portrait of Mr W.H. by Oscar Wilde, Peter Ackroyd

The Portrait of Mr W.H.

Oscar Wilde, Peter Ackroyd

88 pages • first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction classics short stories mysterious tense slow-paced
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In 1609, the first edition of Shakespeare’s Sonnets was published, featuring the mysterious dedication: “To Mr W.H.” Ever since, the identity of Mr W.H. has been the subject of a series of fascinating theories—but none quite so ingenious as that o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

mysterious 58%
reflective 41%
dark 33%
informative 25%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 41%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.46

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