A review by genevieve5
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

4.75

Very well written, with a valuable and startling message. While it can lag a bit, and even make you uncomfortable at times (and I suspect that's part of Wilde's goal), it is overall an excellent novel and an important, thought-provoking read for any generation.
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