240 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199498
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 28 June 2012
Description
A story of evil, debauchery and scandal, Oscar Wilde's only novel tells of Dorian Gray, a beautiful yet corrupt man. When he wishes that a perfect portrait of himself would bear the signs of ageing in his place, the picture becomes his hideous sec...
Community Reviews Summary of 102,822 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
reflective 60%
tense 34%
challenging 23%
emotional 22%
sad 14%
funny 6%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, SuicideModerate
Antisemitism, Misogyny, Sexism
240 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199498
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 28 June 2012
Description
A story of evil, debauchery and scandal, Oscar Wilde's only novel tells of Dorian Gray, a beautiful yet corrupt man. When he wishes that a perfect portrait of himself would bear the signs of ageing in his place, the picture becomes his hideous sec...
Community Reviews Summary of 102,822 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
reflective 60%
tense 34%
challenging 23%
emotional 22%
sad 14%
funny 6%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, SuicideModerate
Antisemitism, Misogyny, Sexism