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252 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140437843
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 20 June 1890
Description
Enthralled by an exquisite portrait of himself, Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain to exchange his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Thus is he able to indulge his desires while only his picture bears the traces of his decadence and the gradual...
Community Reviews Summary of 125,970 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
reflective 60%
tense 35%
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: 81% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 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, Sexism252 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140437843
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 20 June 1890
Description
Enthralled by an exquisite portrait of himself, Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain to exchange his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Thus is he able to indulge his desires while only his picture bears the traces of his decadence and the gradual...
Community Reviews Summary of 125,970 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
reflective 60%
tense 35%
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: 81% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 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