Reviews

The Picture of Dorian Gray: An Annotated, Uncensored Edition by Oscar Wilde

sleepy_0wl's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective fast-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

3.0

liekeparnassia's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad slow-paced

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

5.0

kaysee16's review against another edition

4.0

I forgot how beautifully written this story is

shonagreene's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

4.5

zara93's review against another edition

5.0

What a fascinating piece of art!!

The writing is just.. out of this world beautiful, and I absolutely loved the dark tone. Not only that, but this book makes you think about so many different things. I was extremely curious about these characters and I was invested within the story immediately.

I think so far, this might be my favourite classic!

letsea's review against another edition

4.0

I'd give this book 3 stars and a half. I really like the plot and the main theme —youth— and how it's treated and refer to throughout the story. However, when the reader is told how Dorian finds interest in art, tapestry, jewels and so on was too tedious for me, even if I understand how Dorian's interests emphasize these themes of youth and beauty which are related in the story. The end was somehow expected, although I did not expect it to end exactly like this (excuse my vagueness, I don't want to spoil anything). It was a really appropriate end.

bleedinxheartx's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative

4.0

mbucalo's review against another edition

dark reflective

4.75

pauline1512's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-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

4.0

wanderlust90's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

• 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

4.5