A review by teeclecticreads
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde

funny mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

A perfectly decent read/listen. I listened to the audiobook on Audrey which definitely helped me ascertain the tone and hilarity of the chapters. This was my first Oscar Wilde book and admittedly I don’t see the hype, but it is quite short so I’ll give the benefit of the doubt. The American caricature and the paradox of a ghost afraid of who should be afraid of it was amusing. The ending though? A bit of a confusing turn.
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