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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoy Wilde's writings because I feel he had so much great insight into human nature. Wilde's writing is witty and often makes me nod in agreement.
The Picture of Dorian Gray was this month's book club selection. I was a bit nervous going into it as I knew it was a darker book than the rest I've read (The Importance of Being Earnest, An Ideal Husband). The story was definitely darker than the others but it still made me chuckle as I read the wry observations on life, human character, and society as a whole.
This book is definitely a warning of how NOT to live. The story is depressing as Dorian spirals downward in morality. Harry keeps preaching to Dorian about how he should live life to the fullest, embracing whatever experiences he wants to have, no matter how sinful. Harry's advice is the exact opposite of how I live but I still had to agree with many of his assessments of the depravity of human nature. If this had been my book instead of a library copy, I would have underlined much of the text.
Definitely not a kids book. I wish I had studied it in college and had the opportunity to discuss it with a great literature professor.
The Picture of Dorian Gray was this month's book club selection. I was a bit nervous going into it as I knew it was a darker book than the rest I've read (The Importance of Being Earnest, An Ideal Husband). The story was definitely darker than the others but it still made me chuckle as I read the wry observations on life, human character, and society as a whole.
This book is definitely a warning of how NOT to live. The story is depressing as Dorian spirals downward in morality. Harry keeps preaching to Dorian about how he should live life to the fullest, embracing whatever experiences he wants to have, no matter how sinful. Harry's advice is the exact opposite of how I live but I still had to agree with many of his assessments of the depravity of human nature. If this had been my book instead of a library copy, I would have underlined much of the text.
Definitely not a kids book. I wish I had studied it in college and had the opportunity to discuss it with a great literature professor.
dark
reflective
sad
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
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
I may need to reread it in the company of someone versed in 19th century Literature and Art Philosophy, but I deeply enjoyed it!
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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