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im_just_m 's review for:
The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very interesting themes of corruption, beauty and obsession but also the most insufferable characters that just aggravated me so much I was tempted to stop reading the book. Also the blatant anti-semitism (which might have been typical for the time, doesn't mean I have to like it), as well as the continous misogyny and bad mouthing women. It was aggravating to get through despite the interesting themes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Murder
Minor: Suicide, Blood, Antisemitism, Toxic friendship