A review by bookivore
The Happy Prince and Other Stories (Scholastic Classics) by Oscar Wilde

emotional lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The story in here I enjoyed the most is the only one considered to not be a fairy tale, The Canterville Ghost. I found this quite fun. 
The others were not quite what I expected. The religious content was a surprise. And the shying away from happy endings felt quite brutal.
I read this with the intention of then giving it to my daughter to read, but now I'm not so sure that she'll find them enjoyable.
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