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spencerreidwannabe's review against another edition
4.25
so many profound messages between the lines, oscar wilde ily so much
marjolein_goethals's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ngidda's review against another edition
reflective
medium-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
5.0
battybloomer's review against another edition
5.0
leave it to mr wilde to criticize the deeply self-serving notion of charity. oscar is literally the only man ever
fjerda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This short story is wonderful and heartbreaking. Wilde has a wicked wit and pulls the heartstrings while making the story compelling for children. This is a worthwhile classic.
cecilyroseceillam's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was a beautifully written children’s story, speaks about the cult of beauty and aesthetics and moral choices. I liked that we follow the perspective of a swallow and him meeting the statue of the happy prince who weeps. I also like the message of being good to everyone as it will make you feel good but allow good things to happen to you. Overall it’s a very beautiful story and something everyone can learn from