4.08 AVERAGE

adventurous dark mysterious 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
dark informative 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

Was kind of dissatisfied with the ending and some parts seemed to tediously go on and on, but it was an engaging read.
challenging dark medium-paced
dark reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional medium-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
dark informative 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
dark mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense 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
dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I so wish I could be articulate enough to portray the depth of how much books inspire and move me, this book above all else has truly enriched my life. The poetic way in which Wilde describes things sang to me as if it was a melody I’d heard before, he articulates thoughts and feelings and questions I’ve had myself seemingly forever. Getting to follow along this descent into obsession and madness was such a treat, and yet inside all the mystery the romance and elegance with which Wilde writes the words of adoration often spoken reads as some of the most moving poetry I’ve ever read. What a shame this was his only novel, but how lucky I am to even have this to turn back to!! 🩷