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192 pages • first pub 1888 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141327792
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 12 November 2009
Description
A haunting, magical fairy-tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) The Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not love his parent...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
sad 42%
lighthearted 37%
inspiring 31%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 26%
funny 24%
dark 19%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 16%
challenging 9%
tense 6%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | A mix: 33% | Character: 24% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Death, Animal death
192 pages • first pub 1888 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141327792
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 12 November 2009
Description
A haunting, magical fairy-tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) The Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not love his parent...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
sad 42%
lighthearted 37%
inspiring 31%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 26%
funny 24%
dark 19%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 16%
challenging 9%
tense 6%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | A mix: 33% | Character: 24% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Death, Animal death