lis4so's review against another edition
This book reminded me of the reason I why I hate classics
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Antisemitism, Suicide attempt, Pedophilia, and Suicide
elizlizabeth's review against another edition
dark
reflective
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
3.5
Exquisitely written, my only critique being maybe the abrupt ending and those five to ten pages of Wilde reading a catalog of fabrics, furniture and artifacts from 1880 to illustrate that Dorian is vain. Also warning: you might get the urge to fling yourself into a chair to express emotion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Blood, Racial slurs, Classism, and Drug use
Minor: Pedophilia
Period typical racial slurs and exoticism. Read with several grains of salt. Also idk if it was just me knowing Wilde's backstory but the idealization of "childlike" youth/beauty kept rubbing me the wrong way.spookystag's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism, Misogyny, and Violence
Minor: Pedophilia
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