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taya_bel's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully written language and great themes. It’s missing one star because I think I personally just don’t like fever-dream-like books too much. I think the drastic actions aren’t as enjoyable to me to warrant a 5/5 star, but it’s still a wonderful book.
Note to self: I read a third of the book then switched to only audiobook.
Note to self: I read a third of the book then switched to only audiobook.
osmxn'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
4.0
thebookisheb_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laszczaq's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"To get back my youth I would do anything in the world, except take exercise, get up early, or be respectable."
Kinda rel
Kinda rel
joewilkinson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
I'm surprised I enjoyed this so much. Usually I struggle with books that are written more poetically and abstract. There were sections that I lost interest in where I couldn't understand what was being said too easily but overall it was a good read. I audibly gasped several times, and even laughed once or twice.
conor444's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
threenerdsinatrenchcoat's review against another edition
Ce que je n’ai pas aimé dans les Liaisons dangereuses, je l’ai retrouvé dans le Portrait de Dorian Gray. Des relations d’emprise, de la manipulation, un personnage très jeune qui se fait pervertir par un autre. C’est très bien écrit, mais pas du tout ma came.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
maliatabs's review against another edition
4.0
Finally finished this book after putting it off for so long. Although Oscar Wilde is a genius writer (at least that's what people say), I for sure had a ton of trouble going through some of the days. Needless to say, this was one of most beautifully quotable books I read, and the theme along with the delivery of it definitely contributed to the high rating.