A review by britreadsbooks
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The main characters are all the most dramatic bitches you've ever seen and I love that for them. Lots of them waxing poetic about beauty being the only thing that matters. They're all terrible people but fun to read about. I knew the basic plot, of course, but didn't expect there to be so much death. And so little reaction from the main characters about the deaths. They're all also clearly gay and in love with each other and it took me out every time one talked a out seeing a woman. Dropped the rating a bit because of the misogyny.
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