Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

253 reviews

dizzyizzyy's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, and Classism

olive_lol's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective slow-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Sexism, Violence, Antisemitism, and Classism

Minor: Animal death, Gun violence, and Blood

seanml's review against another edition

dark 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

I don't know if I completely bought the idea of Dorian's trajectory during the novel. However, I did enjoy much of it, and the ghost story-like ending especially. The novel's best product is Wilde's many many philosophical quotes and musings that pepper the pages - most of them said by the character Lord Henry, as much as I dislike him. 8/10.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Murder

Moderate: Drug use and Blood

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

tadah's review against another edition

dark funny medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Blood

Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Murder

mynameislino's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Toxic friendship

tiredgarlicbread's review against another edition

challenging 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Antisemitism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, and Alcohol

kattypillar13's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a difficult read if you like to root for characters in novels. That said, the characters are not designed to be likeable. The story reflects the problems of a culture obsessed with youth, aesthetics, and appearances, and it does so in a complex manner. It is a well-written novel which unsettles the reader and encourages them to reflect.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Murder

Moderate: Death, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, and Classism

wrensandroses's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious reflective slow-paced

• 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Grief

rachael_jo's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexism, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Antisemitism

pimklasagna's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Murder

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Antisemitism