A review by runningdobe
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

4.0

There is a lot to like about the book. I loved the premise: your sins manifesting themselves onto your portrait, while your own appearance stays impeccable and marvelous. There's murder, suspense and a few twists. However, I found the build-up and presentation leading up to these events to be lacking. I was never blown away or gasping for breath. As others have noted, the book is rather 'chatty' and long-winded. It's a far cry from novels like Crime & Punishment; however, I still give it 4 stars and say it's worth the read.