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

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

4.0

I loved many things about this book, not least of which was the rich poetic language peppered with various allusions used by Wilde to describe settings, people, and psychologies, as well as the overarching philosophy of the book regarding the soul, vanity, and individuality.