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wildetimes's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rheamoloo's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
only oscar wilde can make me enjoy miscommunication
alessalindbladhill's review against another edition
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tornoutending's review against another edition
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.
omwomack02's review against another edition
3.25
if oscar wilde has 100 fans, i am one of them. if oscar wilde has 1 fan, it is me. if oscar wilde has 0 fans, it is because i am no longer on this earth.
sjreadsssss's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0