Review by jencolumb0 - The Picture of Dorian Gray

jencolumb0 's review for:

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

4.0

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I really enjoyed how Wilde writes. Even if it is a rather dark read, it was fun to spend some time with the work of someone who has so obviously influenced some of my favourite contemporary writers. I’m a little mad I didn’t unpack this in a more formal setting or even in a book club but there’s a lot to unpack. I could have dealt without the causal racism and antisemitism but I am, ultimately, glad I stuck with it. Shout out to the literary pub crawl guides in Dublin who inspired me to finally pick up this book. Well done, sirs.

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