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yvette 's review for:
The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was really struggling to get through this, which I think was mostly because of the language so I can't really fault the book for that.
I understand that this book is a product of its time so I try to look past any problematic stuff, but when one prominent character just spews misogyny in every other line he says, it's hard to ignore and it influences the reading experience.
I like the premise of this book, and I definitely didn't hate the experience of reading this, but I think I need to read some more classics and then revisit this one in order to appreciate it more.
I understand that this book is a product of its time so I try to look past any problematic stuff, but when one prominent character just spews misogyny in every other line he says, it's hard to ignore and it influences the reading experience.
I like the premise of this book, and I definitely didn't hate the experience of reading this, but I think I need to read some more classics and then revisit this one in order to appreciate it more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Murder
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Antisemitism