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A review by ashureads
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
I don't read many classics but Dorian Gray is one I've seen ppl talk about I was in a slump and was like okay I'll try this and now I'm OBSESSED-
I loved the slow decent into madness that Dorian experiences, the whole concept behind the book is amazing too I loved how the picture was a catalyst into how Dorian grew in the book and how it impacted his decisions and the whole idea about trading your soul for youth allowed for an interesting insight into vanity and narcissism.
I loved Dorian in the sense that he was a really complex and explored character his journey from someone so innocent into someone sinful was so interesting to see and with each chapter you learn more and more about Dorian's narcissistic nature. I loved Basil he was just so sweet and a bit,, fruity I mean the guy worshiped Dorian. I think his compassion for Dorian was interesting I feel him being introduced first allows us to see the extent of Dorian's charm. Anyway onto the character I HATED, Henry- every time he was talking I just thought plz shut up he was just misogynistic and for what? To me Henry is the start and whole reason why Dorian became obsessed with youth, although Dorian is a villain I think Henry was the start and more evil that Dorian maybe it was Dorian who was a victim to Henry's charm...
So so much happened in this omg I couldn't even- but it destroyed me when Dorian killed Basil bc he was my favourite. The ending had me speechless, I knew something bad would happen to Dorian if the painting was destroyed but I never expected what happened. I think by stabbing the painting he stabbed his own soul which is why he was killed. For me I think after his mortal self died he became trapped in the painting but that's just an idea
Overall it was a great read the language wasn't too complicated and it made for a great story of vanity, obsession and a double life with horror undertones and a 10/10 concept! :D
I loved the slow decent into madness that Dorian experiences, the whole concept behind the book is amazing too I loved how the picture was a catalyst into how Dorian grew in the book and how it impacted his decisions and the whole idea about trading your soul for youth allowed for an interesting insight into vanity and narcissism.
I loved Dorian in the sense that he was a really complex and explored character his journey from someone so innocent into someone sinful was so interesting to see and with each chapter you learn more and more about Dorian's narcissistic nature. I loved Basil he was just so sweet and a bit,, fruity I mean the guy worshiped Dorian. I think his compassion for Dorian was interesting I feel him being introduced first allows us to see the extent of Dorian's charm. Anyway onto the character I HATED, Henry- every time he was talking I just thought plz shut up he was just misogynistic and for what? To me Henry is the start and whole reason why Dorian became obsessed with youth, although Dorian is a villain I think Henry was the start and more evil that Dorian maybe it was Dorian who was a victim to Henry's charm...
Overall it was a great read the language wasn't too complicated and it made for a great story of vanity, obsession and a double life with horror undertones and a 10/10 concept! :D
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Misogyny
Minor: Antisemitism