The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde

The Canterville Ghost

Oscar Wilde

112 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories dark funny fast-paced
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Oscar Wilde's spooky tale of a genteel English ghost clashing with a brash American family is endearing, hilarious, and perfect reading for all ages Canterville Chase possesses all of the trappings of a standard haunted country house--including la...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,994 reviews

Moods

funny 79%
lighthearted 52%
mysterious 40%
dark 27%
adventurous 16%
reflective 16%
emotional 13%
sad 10%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 3%
tense 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 19%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.83

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