byrdteeth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
"...That a burnt child loves the fire"
"I am not even singed. My wings are untouched."
"You use them for everything except flight."
- Personal Review
- 'Dorian Gray is a mediocre story, I really don't get the hype. Yeah, I was surprised Basil was killed by Dorian, but the rest was just 'OK'. I definitely see the LGBTQ overtones but that's what makes it uncomfortable. Wilde doesn't really glorify either of them yet it's still awkward especially considering Henry was Dorian and was shocked when Dorian became deranged; like what did you expect? Also the
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grooming? I thought at first it was in Dorian's POV, but it was continuous and expansive. I couldn't find concrete evidence Wilde wasSpoiler
antisemitismbut considering its popularity of the time it adds another uncomfortable layer to the mix.'Spoiler
anti-Semitic
- 'Dorian Gray is a mediocre story, I really don't get the hype. Yeah, I was surprised Basil was killed by Dorian, but the rest was just 'OK'. I definitely see the LGBTQ overtones but that's what makes it uncomfortable. Wilde doesn't really glorify either of them yet it's still awkward especially considering Henry was
Graphic: Suicide, Antisemitism, Blood, Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, Classism, Injury/injury detail, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Alcoholism and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Addiction and Suicidal thoughts
laurendenton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Blood, Death, Misogyny, and Suicide
Minor: Animal death, Drug use, and Fire/Fire injury
maddy_s's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Homophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Misogyny, Suicide, Grief, and Death
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Racial slurs, Infidelity, and Gun violence
li_reading's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Death, Injury/injury detail, Murder, Suicide, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Sexism, and Antisemitism