zhort 's review for:

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

4.5

dark funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I know this book is literally named after Dorian Gray but my god is Lord Henry the most fascinating character. At first I just wrote him off as a wild boomer caricature but after he opened his mouth for the third time to go on some off-tangent rant I was bewitched.

 I don't think there is any need for me to dive into the plot summary for this wildly popular classic, so just know that there is a reason this is a classic and honestly everyone should read this book just to experience the man that is Lord Henry. Much like the titular character, this book may be old as fuck but still remains beautiful and a prime example of morals and narcissism.

There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is all.