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

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

“I should fancy that crime was to them what art is to us, simply a method of procuring extraordinary sensations.”

Wilde's writing is deliciously witty and knowingly self-indulgent. Much like Dorian, its effortlessly charming. That being said, Chapter 11 was... something. I can't lie, I ended up skipping it. Also... damn was it antisemitic.

That being said, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a wonderfully dark, twisted and a little bit sexy exploration of Narcissus, Faust and Icarus all in one. A man granted the privilege of beauty marred by his own hubris.
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