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

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

5.0

A beautiful classic full of meaning and substance; inspires self reflection and ideas on the conscience, morals and ones idea of self. So many different ways to take this book and all are interesting; Henry and Basil reminded me much of the small devil and angel that sit on someone's shoulders in a cartoon. There are many metaphors and lessons packed into this story that you could read it a 100 times and still find new ways to perceive it. Would recommend.
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