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A review by violetturtledove
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. I know I will read it again. It's just beautifully written, full of rich descriptions and witty comments (although one chapter towards the end is pretty much an epigram battle between two characters, I must admit I got a bit lost there!).
Dorian is both intriguing and infuriating, and the ending is very satisfying. Sometimes classics can turn out to be a bit underwhelming but this one is well deserving of its reputation.