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broken_shady's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
wouterk's review against another edition
4.0
The story of Dorian Gray is a very familiar story, even if you read it for the first time, as it has had its distinct influence on all kinds of stories and series. It is still a wonderful story to read.
Wilde writes beautifully and provocatively. Some assertions in this story would be rebellious even now and I can only imagine how provocative it would be at the time the story was published. I am not usually one for highlighting or gathering quotes, but in this book I did. There are many interesting assertions about human nature, life and society that still ring true and are phrased wonderfully.
The one drawback for me was that, at times, the dialogues and monologues would be a bit redundant. For example the monologue where all the arts and their beauty were described. Not a major turnoff, and even written beautifully, still somewhat tedious to read through.
Wilde writes beautifully and provocatively. Some assertions in this story would be rebellious even now and I can only imagine how provocative it would be at the time the story was published. I am not usually one for highlighting or gathering quotes, but in this book I did. There are many interesting assertions about human nature, life and society that still ring true and are phrased wonderfully.
The one drawback for me was that, at times, the dialogues and monologues would be a bit redundant. For example the monologue where all the arts and their beauty were described. Not a major turnoff, and even written beautifully, still somewhat tedious to read through.
emma_trblayy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nichole1988's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- 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
amgrace's review against another edition
4.0
Curiosity killed the cat. Also, I'd rather be immortal and stay young forever. Also was Dorian a vampire?
majca's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
andrewkroninger's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide
amyjowrites's review against another edition
5.0
Third reread since 2009. It is, quite simply, perfect. Oscar Wilde has perfected prose and poetry in storytelling.
soepie's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
2.75
nothingbutfiction's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
4.25