Dorian, An Imitation by Will Self

Dorian, An Imitation

Will Self

288 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ dark medium-paced
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"Self's Dorian subtitles itself "an imitation", and that it is exactly what it is, in the full Wildean sense. It flatters its original by taking both subject and style entirely seriously. The locations, characters, plot and epigrams are all transp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 44%
sad 44%
tense 44%
funny 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%

Pace

medium 88%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.43

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