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

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a solid, readable classic. I tend not to like philosophical droning, but there was enough plot to balance it. My only understanding of Oscar Wilde came from quotes on Forever 21 t-shirts circa 2016, and I hadn't realized how interesting he was or how he was persecuted for his identity. I didn't care for the way he wrote about women, it icked me out, but I could get through it since it wasn't the main purpose of the book and, honestly, because it was all very gay. 
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