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A review by ash_is_reading_books
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A truly fantastic insight into vanity, pretty privilege and social influence. Wilde's writing is captivating and his characters feel so life-like they could exist anywhere
Readers should be warned that, due to the time period it was written in, it's important to be aware that this novel contains misogyny and anti-semitism. Personally, I'm grateful that this hasn't been edited out, as doing so would erase and airbrush the experiences of these groups
Readers should be warned that, due to the time period it was written in, it's important to be aware that this novel contains misogyny and anti-semitism. Personally, I'm grateful that this hasn't been edited out, as doing so would erase and airbrush the experiences of these groups
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Antisemitism and Drug use