Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Uncensored Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

5 reviews

peggy_racham's review against another edition

4.75

"The sin we had done once, and with loathing, we would do many times, and with joy."

I really liked the censored version without knowing much about it. This was so much better, more complex and more queer. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Murder, Racism, Infidelity, Misogyny, Violence, Alcohol, Antisemitism, Gore, Homophobia, and Toxic friendship

phadedsky's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-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: Suicide, Death, Homophobia, Violence, and Murder

jessthanthree'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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Violence

Moderate: Suicide, Toxic friendship, Blood, Death, Infidelity, and Misogyny

Minor: Alcohol, Child abuse, and Body horror

_calreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

Aging isn't nearly as terrifying as the pursuit of eternal youth. 

This book makes an incredible social critic that should be read today. Always relating "beauty" and "youth" with "purity". The deep dive in Dorian's mind and how humans can be so easily influenced by their surroundings. The shift of guilt to aliviate ones mind. 

Beautifully written, incredibly immersive. 

"Life has been your art. You have set yourself to music. Your days have been your sonnets." I wish i could quote this entire passage by Lord Henry.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Murder

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Antisemitism and Violence

lucithefer's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Antisemitism, Blood, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide