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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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
challenging
dark
sad
slow-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
2.0