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A review by robyncoleman
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was always curious about this novel because I’ve been aware of the concept of Dorian Gray since I was a child. But I always thought the book would be really old and stuffy (definitely a preconceived idea I had about classics). I’ve never read any literature by Oscar Wilde either, so I decided this was the right time.
The language used in this book is so eloquent, but it’s not just the phrasing - it’s the intricate weaving of concepts and themes that enchanted me throughout the whole book. There’s an exploration of temptation, sin, superficiality, youth, beauty, what it means to be good, what it means to be evil (I could go on forever!). I really enjoyed the dark atmosphere, the drama and the mystery behind everything.
For me it was a 3.5 stars. Very enjoyable! And I highlighted a lot of paragraphs which I found interesting.
The language used in this book is so eloquent, but it’s not just the phrasing - it’s the intricate weaving of concepts and themes that enchanted me throughout the whole book. There’s an exploration of temptation, sin, superficiality, youth, beauty, what it means to be good, what it means to be evil (I could go on forever!). I really enjoyed the dark atmosphere, the drama and the mystery behind everything.
For me it was a 3.5 stars. Very enjoyable! And I highlighted a lot of paragraphs which I found interesting.