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reading_on_the_moon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Racism, Antisemitism, Blood, Death, Mental illness, Murder, Racial slurs, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Alcohol, Addiction, Classism, and Suicide
Minor: Suicide
ylimets's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Violence, Death, Suicide, and Misogyny
willow_the_wisp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Classism, Death, and Toxic friendship
woodglimm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
absolutely worth a read in my opinion.
Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
sandysmith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Murder, Misogyny, Death, Suicide, Antisemitism, and Sexism
evemlacey's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
The Picture of Dorian Gray was a wonderful read- and luckily, I went into it free of spoilers. I was rather satisfied with the ending. I felt as if it could've been slightly more dramatic but otherwise, I found it a logical yet poetic finish to the book.
If I could describe this book in three words, I would say eerie, meaningful, and poetic. Reading this made me realise once again what an incredible writer Oscar Wilde was. I've seen a few negative reviews from the book, but I genuinely enjoyed it.
I think a lot of people assume that Dorian Gray sells his soul to Lucifer, which is not true. I was a little confused at first but essentially, he just makes a wish to stay youthful and the portrait to instead reflect his age. It is unexplained how that works- but I like when the reader has to analyse and come to a conclusion by themself.
Overall, I would wholeheartedly recommend this book. It's a must-read.
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Sexism, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, and Misogyny
ruronisai's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny
buttongirl22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Racism, Antisemitism, Misogyny, and Suicide
Minor: Xenophobia
shaleen64's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Racial slurs, Classism, Misogyny, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent and Drug use
jj_reads_half_a_book_and_stops's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Antisemitism and Misogyny