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ahmed_suliman's review against another edition
5.0
At the very first moments of reading I thought it's just a fictional tale, but by turning pages I found that the story carries an alarming delightful message to the reader, it's about satisfaction and the real beauty (soul's beauty), I love it !
sofiiaivann's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tomdonlon98's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'd say that this is the best piece of fiction I've ever read. Wilde's witty repartees within his dialogue offer some much needed comic relief in a sullen novel that deals with the difficulties of mortality, the loss of youth, and the amoral nature of an aesthetic lifestyle. The contemporary controversy surrounding this book just adds to its allure. I was utterly gripped throughout, much as Basil was enamoured by the title character.
ignorantplebeian's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
addymiller's review against another edition
2.0
An easier classic read but the progression to the actual plot took a while and it grew repetitive after the first 10 chapters.
vallehlg's review against another edition
5.0
Did I make this my whole personality and am I going to get at least 7 copies of it? Yes.
softmellow's review against another edition
4.0
Read it for that aestheticism, to embody that Oscar Wilde drip
tasbyg's review against another edition
3.0
The first ever classic I could actually get through and understand what was going on. There were parts I skimmed, especially super long flowery dialogues.
rosemarytakacs's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lanibeans's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5