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A review by niamhmorrison
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
Prose is flowery as hell even for victorian standards but an excellent work with the dodgy aspects aside. Definitely deserves the position of major works in the making of gothic literature.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Antisemitism
Minor: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Cultural appropriation, and Classism