An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde

An Ideal Husband

Oscar Wilde

234 pages first pub 1893 (editions)

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Wilde's scintillating drawing-room comedy revolves around a blackmail scheme that forces a married couple to reexamine their moral standards. A supporting cast of young lovers, society matrons, and a formidable femme fatale exchange sparkling repa...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 4,206 reviews

Moods

funny: 86%

lighthearted: 57%

reflective: 31%

tense: 16%

emotional: 12%

relaxing: 11%

mysterious: 10%

hopeful: 6%

adventurous: 5%

inspiring: 5%

challenging: 3%

sad: 1%


Pace

71% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
45% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
86% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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