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A review by vacanthungarian
The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Novel for Serious People by Charles Osborne, Oscar Wilde
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A great little novel version of the famous play.
Largely revolving around two men, both having invented a person as an excuse to get out of terribly dull social engagement and take some time out of their mundane lives.
It all goes horribly wrong. Everyone is really opinionated and dramatic.
Two things I took from this story is that middle class society really talked some absolute drivel on philosophy and young women had absolutely no expectations beyond the superficial.
Perhaps it was Wilde's satire on the middle class.
Excellent plot twist at the end.
Largely revolving around two men, both having invented a person as an excuse to get out of terribly dull social engagement and take some time out of their mundane lives.
It all goes horribly wrong. Everyone is really opinionated and dramatic.
Two things I took from this story is that middle class society really talked some absolute drivel on philosophy and young women had absolutely no expectations beyond the superficial.
Perhaps it was Wilde's satire on the middle class.
Excellent plot twist at the end.