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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

hotdamnitsanna's review against another edition

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4.0

dorian gray would have loved goop by gwyenth paltrow

mayaxmaya's review against another edition

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4.0



Vanity, Corruption, Deceit and Murder Most Foul... with just a dash of Romantic Tragedy thrown into the mix.
Being old doesn't make this book a classic; being an eternally relevant story does. Despite some moments of lengthy, drawn-out prose, the message of this book speaks to readers of this generation perhaps more than ever. In our superficial, celebrity-obsessed culture, who can't relate to Dorian Gray? Who doesn't wish for everlasting youth and beauty?
The problem with living each day as if it's your last is that tomorrow still comes and you have to face the consequences of your actions. That kind of behaviour takes it's toll on a person. This book asks the question : But what if it didn't? How far would you go if you had the chance?

roux1995's review

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challenging dark reflective 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

4.25

maddiegaspers's review against another edition

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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

4.0

shubagar's review against another edition

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5.0

No words to describe. One of my favourite novels of all time. I can re read it endlessly.

angxlicsoul's review against another edition

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5.0

4.75⭐️

elle_nari's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

tacobuls's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ardyn_medeira's review against another edition

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medium-paced

4.75

degausser0611's review against another edition

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dark reflective medium-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

4.5