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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Another classic I added to my TBR - but alas I did not like… I was hoping for league of extraordinary men Dorian, but I got a spoiled whiny rich boy who wanted to be pretty forever - thankfully spoiler alert
Spoiler
everybody dies in the end
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn't realize there are two versions of this book until after I finished it, and annoyingly the Librivox recording doesn't state which version this is. Based on the descriptions of the differences I found on Wikipedia, I think this recording is probably the 1890 novella, because the 1891 novel apparently has scenes and characters that aren't in this recording. However, is also sounds like the 1890 version is probably gayer, and since I read this mostly because I got curious to know "just how gay is this, really?" I can't complain.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, Antisemitism
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Absolutely beautifully written book, still relevant in today's world. I chuckled out loud more than a few times, and found myself nodding along a lot with Wilde's meditations on life, art, aging, and relationships. Outstanding work that stands the test of time!