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I seriously don't understand why everyone loves this book to death. It's good but not that good. It still hurts my brain to think about because Wilde was an aesthete but there's themes of both aestheticism and Victorian morals, which is the point, but what is THE point, you know? Oscar Wilde BLEEDS through this book, he is so obviously present in each and every page. The conversations, Gothic-ness, homosexuality, every single line being quotable. You can tell right from the preface that it's gonna be confusing and annoying, and it is. Anyway, this was my first log book. So much to talk about, very analyze-able, great characters and an interesting plot. It's just that the sheer amount of contradictory, mind-numbing thoughts conveyed through either Henry or Basil or whatever conversation Wilde created made it so nothing stuck out, it was ALL a mess of striking truths, so nothing really STRUCK. Overall solid book, very true to its time and author. I would like to read the uncensored version.

nereabg's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

jippo's review against another edition

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dark reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Such an interesting story about human nature with fascinating reflections on what it is like to be human. I underlined a lot of quotes that I will definitely remember and revisit

morepagesplease's review against another edition

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3.0

My Halloween read for this year.

bratatouille's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense

2.0

beauty_andherb00ks's review against another edition

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dark slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Definitely enjoyed this more the second time around. That last paragraph was *chef's kiss.* Wilde's writing is immaculately descriptive and vivid.

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