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matimontt's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.25
pierre_dbs's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-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
3.0
ultimatekate's review against another edition
5.0
Dorian Gray has to be one of my most favorite characters ever. I think he'd fit in perfectly now, with Botox at lunch, plastic surgery left and right, and shows like "10 Years Younger." Talk about a theme for the ages!
superman4eva's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting read. Not what I expected tbh! I liked it though. I read the censored version so I’m not sure about the content I missed out on, I’ve heard they were different. I really really loved the ending.
Dorian decides to stay beautiful but in exchange for being a horrible person. I’m curious about what happened with his past relationships, especially Alan Campbell.
Ugh I was hoping Henry would die in the book he’s the whole cause of this mess in the first place if only him and Dorian were never introduced and Basil went with his own gut
Dorian decides to stay beautiful but in exchange for being a horrible person. I’m curious about what happened with his past relationships, especially Alan Campbell.
Ugh I was hoping Henry would die in the book he’s the whole cause of this mess in the first place if only him and Dorian were never introduced and Basil went with his own gut
isadoramartha's review against another edition
The story itself seems interesting but they keep repeating themselves and giving lengthy explanations that could be easily delivered in a simple paragraph, with just as much (if not more) impact.
phoebesmiles's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was always curious how school kids came out from their English class raving about Dorian Gray - and now I understand! The hype is well deserved, so deep, such absolutely decadent language, sometimes I felt I was drowning in imagery. And the tale of Dorian's corruption is bewitching.
Like with most of Oscar Wilde, it's almost impossible to tell if he believes anything he says - one would think Wootton was repeating his own scandalous and paradoxical views, if he wasn't spouting pure nonsense for the pleasure of doing so. The speech is subversive, but it's curious - Dorian's tragedy leaves you with a surprisingly conservative view of sin, that I'd never expect Wilde to write.
Slippery, daring and utterly luxurious.
Like with most of Oscar Wilde, it's almost impossible to tell if he believes anything he says - one would think Wootton was repeating his own scandalous and paradoxical views, if he wasn't spouting pure nonsense for the pleasure of doing so. The speech is subversive, but it's curious - Dorian's tragedy leaves you with a surprisingly conservative view of sin, that I'd never expect Wilde to write.
Slippery, daring and utterly luxurious.
leggup's review against another edition
2.0
The basic plot is incredibly simple and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the author uses his characters to spew off long metaphysics in the middle of an otherwise great story. There is one section in particular that bored me nearly to tears with its tedium. The author portrays the main character philosophizing at home for half a chapter before using the rest of the chapter to chronicle the character's gem and tapestry collection and every reference to gems and tapestries in every book he has. The first third and last third of the book are all you really need.
myassisreading's review against another edition
3.0
Hardest read of my life but once you get through Lord Henry’s yapping it’s actually quite enjoyable and sometimes funny. The symbolism and metaphor used for the fear of aging was done well
enbylievable's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed it -- but wtf is with all the antisemitism Oscar?? like can someone explain it to me