The stories are a mix of sadness and humour, typical of Oscar Wilde's style. The reviewer appreciates the blend of emotions and the clever storytelling.
The Edge of the Precipice notes that most of the stories in this collection are a bit sad or almost-sad, but they also contain really funny elements, which is characteristic of Oscar Wilde's writing. The reviewer appreciates the blend of emotions and the clever storytelling that makes these tales engaging. They highlight how Wilde's ability to mix humour and sadness creates a unique reading experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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Most of the stories were a bit sad or almost-sad, but most of them also had really funny things in them, as you might expect from Oscar Wilde.
The blend of emotions and the clever storytelling makes these tales engaging.
Wilde's ability to mix humour and sadness creates a unique reading experience.