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A review by samihami
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wilde really went out of his way and bravely published this provocative piece about immorality, murder, sin, and homosexuality.
The transition from innocent and naive to paranoid and selfish is masterful and well portrayed. And the last paragraph is EPIC.
Dorian’s personality is peculiar and I still can’t decide whether I root for him or wish he received his punishment earlier. Lord Henry (also known as Harry) is annoying self-centered controlling misogynist and I hated him every time he opened his mouth (kudos to Wilde for writing him so well). And poor Basil will forever stay in my hear.
This revised 1891 version includes academic introduction (read after reading the story), which gives so much insight into the background of the work and author, and notes throughout the story to provide cultural, historical, and editorial context. So buy this one if you wish to read the story, because you will be more immersed in the story and view the bigger picture of it all.
The transition from innocent and naive to paranoid and selfish is masterful and well portrayed. And the last paragraph is EPIC.
Dorian’s personality is peculiar and I still can’t decide whether I root for him or wish he received his punishment earlier. Lord Henry (also known as Harry) is annoying self-centered controlling misogynist and I hated him every time he opened his mouth (kudos to Wilde for writing him so well). And poor Basil will forever stay in my hear.
This revised 1891 version includes academic introduction (read after reading the story), which gives so much insight into the background of the work and author, and notes throughout the story to provide cultural, historical, and editorial context. So buy this one if you wish to read the story, because you will be more immersed in the story and view the bigger picture of it all.