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cece5j's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sidharthvardhan's review against another edition
5.0
“I like to do all the talking myself. It saves time, and prevents arguments.”
These are a lot like Andersen's tales - fairy-tale kind of prose, talking objects, often with sad elements and sad endings. Add to it, Wilde's popular witticisms. The Rose and Nightingale is one of the most beautiful stories I have read.
“I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.”
“Life is one fool thing after another whereas love is two fool things after each other.”
“I hate people who talk about themselves, as you do, when one wants to talk about oneself, as I do. ”
“He must have a truly romantic nature, for he weeps when there is nothing at all to weep about.”
“I like hearing myself talk. It is one of my greatest pleasures. I often have long conversations all by myself,”
“What is a sensitive person?” said the Cracker to the Roman Candle. “A person who, because he has corns himself, always treads on other people’s toes,” answered the Roman Candle in a low whisper; and the Cracker nearly exploded with laughter.”
These are a lot like Andersen's tales - fairy-tale kind of prose, talking objects, often with sad elements and sad endings. Add to it, Wilde's popular witticisms. The Rose and Nightingale is one of the most beautiful stories I have read.
“I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.”
“Life is one fool thing after another whereas love is two fool things after each other.”
“I hate people who talk about themselves, as you do, when one wants to talk about oneself, as I do. ”
“He must have a truly romantic nature, for he weeps when there is nothing at all to weep about.”
“I like hearing myself talk. It is one of my greatest pleasures. I often have long conversations all by myself,”
“What is a sensitive person?” said the Cracker to the Roman Candle. “A person who, because he has corns himself, always treads on other people’s toes,” answered the Roman Candle in a low whisper; and the Cracker nearly exploded with laughter.”
weekday's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
vaporization's review against another edition
5.0
I already read "The Happy Prince" and "The Nightingale and the Rose" in The Snow Queen and Other Winter Tales. "The Happy Prince" is my favorite. I also liked "The Remarkable Rocket," which I think was the most humorous. "The Devoted Friend" was also perfectly ironic.
kaiyear's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
benniii's review against another edition
5.0
“Sing me one last song,” he whispered; “I shall feel very lonely when you are gone.”
“And the marvellous rose became crimson, like the rose of the eastern sky.”
“And the marvellous rose became crimson, like the rose of the eastern sky.”
meganlaurenp_'s review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
casspro's review against another edition
3.0
I definitely recommend reading Wilde's fairy tales, if you're looking for something after reading the obligatory "Dorian Gray" and "Importance of Being Earnest". A less sarcastic, dramatic reading that shows off the tenderness in Wilde's writings.