Reviews

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime by Oscar Wilde

lisajayne_02's review against another edition

dark funny 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

3.75

irrationalikepi's review against another edition

dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

juulisbad's review against another edition

5.0

A slightly creepy atmosphere, rich people talking highly and an interesting plot. What else can you wish for?

zelinacarstens's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

larmaint's review against another edition

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

thekindworthreading's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

dina_b's review against another edition

4.0

Uma historia carregada de ironia e humor, Oscar Wilde goza com a sua sociedade victoriana.
Um jovem Lord descobre numa festa, depois de uma leitura de mãos, que a sua sina diz-lhe que ele vai assassinar uma pessoa nos próximos meses, ele acredita piamente nisso e fica tão desconsolado, logo ele que em breve vai-se casar com o seu amor, e agora esta notícia para estragar tudo, como pode ele casar e poluir a sua jovem noiva? Mas como Lord Arthur é uma pessoa de acção, decide despachar o assassinato para ficar descansado e casar o mais rápido possível, mas as coisas não correm como esperado e o final mostra que as vezes meter determinadas ideias na cabeça das pessoas , altera as vidas de várias pessoas. Bela ironia e humor negro.

erboe501's review against another edition

4.0

I read half of this years ago and finally finished it off. It was cheeky and written with a flourish, as all Wilde is. A fun short read!

teodorastea's review against another edition

4.0

I came across ‘Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime’ in a collection of short stories by Oscar Wilde. I really enjoyed it and is very easy to read in one sitting. I found it quite entertaining and definitely has an original plot.

bennought's review against another edition

4.0

Charming, funny, clever, everything you'd expect from a collection of Wilde's short stories. Highly recommended for any fan of Wilde's or of writing from the period. 'The Portrait of W.H.' might present some problems for many people, as the majority of it is essentially a literary argument about the identity of the person to whom Shakespeare wrote his sonnets. It can be a bit tedious, but is an incredibly interesting argument and construction. The beginning and end of the story are both typically Wilde, and the twist at the end is also typical of the other stories in the collection.