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berufsgrantler's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Oh, this book... Another entry in the category "Very good, but don't read it!". Shocking how someone so young and naive can be led to throw his whole code of ethics over board, while having no hope of pulling his neck out of the hangmans noose; allthe more when one is in fear of endling like that and being forced to betray ones own principles, by eliminating all choice to do better. For all the people suffering from mid- or quarterlife crisis, this should be an especially hard read.
And alas Lord Henry, he's just such a charming bastard, one could say he's the quintessence of the cur ;)
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Hach, dieses Buch... Wiedermal ein Fall für die Kategorie "Sehr gut, aber lies es nicht!". Schockierend wie jemand so junges und naives so moralisch verfallen kann und sich nicht aus der Schlinge zu winden mag, die sich langsam zuzieht; umso mehr wenn man selbst Angst hat schließlich so zu Enden und man doch irgendwann seine moralischen Prinzipien verraten muss, weil einem die Wahl genommen wurde. Besonders harte Lektüre für die Mid- und Quarterlife-Crisis.
Ach und Lord Henry, dieser schmierig, gewitzte Bastard, man könnte fast meinen er sei des Pudels Kern ;)
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Addiction and Sexism
adrionmacaron's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Suicide and Murder
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent
mickymouse_007's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
okay maybe not. I have a lot to say but i just dont know how to say it.
I hated Dorian Gray from the middle of the book to the last page with my everything and that's something i am proud of. However, i still pitied him. It must be horrid to see your soul but thats definitely no excuse for his behavour. like how do you excuse murder?
on that point, i did not see basil's murder or the end coming up. so glad no one ruined for me.
chapter 11 was lengthy but beautifully written. the book is a work of art.
I don't know how i feel about lord henry. i dont hate him.. i just dont like him i guess
loved the book. definitely recommend it (especially you are a highschool english student because there is so many beautiful phrases you can take inspiration from)
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Gore, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
grace_cr1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
thevampiremars's review against another edition
- 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
The Picture of Dorian Gray is good. I wasn’t blown away by it, but the premise is solid and I was pleasantly surprised by how audaciously queer it is. I can see why it’s considered a classic. Definitely worth a read.
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Sexism, Suicide, Antisemitism, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Cultural appropriation, and Colonisation
blueteacup's review against another edition
Graphic: Misogyny, Suicide, Violence, Antisemitism, Murder, and Toxic friendship
mblanke's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body horror, Misogyny, Violence, Alcohol, and Classism
claraandthebooks's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Violence and Murder
feelinwitchy's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Animal death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Stalking, and Alcohol
booknotesbylia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Drug use, Suicide, and Violence