The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde

The Canterville Ghost

Oscar Wilde

126 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

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This is Oscar Wilde's tale of the American family moved into a British mansion, Canterville Chase, much to the annoyance of its tired ghost. The family -- which refuses to believe in him -- is in Wilde's way a commentary on the British nobility of...

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Moods

funny 79%
lighthearted 53%
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: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 27% | 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: 69% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.83

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