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

dark mysterious reflective 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

4.5

this book is re-kindling my obsession with gay historical figures via my newfound fascination with wilde. the characters are objectively bad people, yet the charm (and personal experience) with which they’re written makes them compelling. the writing is simply beautiful - enough to make me forgive the fact that the plot stops, starts, and jumps through time over the course of the relatively short book.
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