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128 pages • first pub 1893 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781854594600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication date: 01 September 2000
Description
Wilde's subtle satire of the British hypocrisy of the late 1800s toys with the vulnerability of public figures and the powerful playing card of dirty secrets. An Ideal Husband portrays the delicate balance between righteousness, love, and betrayal...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,130 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 65%
reflective 30%
emotional 13%
tense 13%
relaxing 11%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 7%
adventurous 6%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 2%
dark 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexism, Misogyny, Classism
128 pages • first pub 1893 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781854594600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication date: 01 September 2000
Description
Wilde's subtle satire of the British hypocrisy of the late 1800s toys with the vulnerability of public figures and the powerful playing card of dirty secrets. An Ideal Husband portrays the delicate balance between righteousness, love, and betrayal...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,130 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 65%
reflective 30%
emotional 13%
tense 13%
relaxing 11%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 7%
adventurous 6%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 2%
dark 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexism, Misogyny, Classism