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

dark mysterious tense 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

3.75

For a book published in 1891, I did enjoy it. Of course there were dry spells of prose that was difficult to comprehend. And it’s definitely a product of it’s time (with some words/ideas we’d now consider problematic). However, I was quite intrigued with the storytelling. I laughed at times and audibly gasped at other times. It’s one that definitely made me think… 
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