wewah's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
4.0
thirza's review against another edition
dark
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Murder
mimina's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
beareadz's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
fast-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
3.5
meririvilla's review against another edition
3.0
Al leincipio me pareció un rollo con los discursos de lord Henry sobre sus ideas y solo una vez empezó a cometer tantos sins y reflexionar en sus acciones es cuando me empezo a gustar. tampoco no tengo ni idea pq se considera un libro gay pq tipo a parte de la idea principal del pintor que adora a su modelo no hay mucho mas. tambien me dejo muy intrigada que decia en la nota que dorian le dio a Campbell para que hiciera su dirty work ummm
hannahcer's review against another edition
4.0
Dorian Gray’s story is a very sad and at times disturbing one, but nonetheless I really loved this book. Wilde’s style is easy to read and he managed to keep the story intriguing until the very last word.
The only thing that bothered me was Lord Henry, or to be more precise: his never ending dialogues. my god. this man talked so much but had so little to say. it was interesting at first but after a view chapters it just seemed as if the Lord answered every question in the same way: always criticizing society for the same things and talking about how exciting and refreshing those who oppose it are. we get it, Henry, you are not like other Lords, you’re very cynical and clever. But would it hurt you to just make one new point once in a while?
I ultimately decided to just skip the longest paragraphs (or rather pages) that contained nothing but Henry’s rambling and i don’t think i have missed any of the actual plot.
However, “The picture of Dorian Gray” was an enjoyable and very recommendable read!
The only thing that bothered me was Lord Henry, or to be more precise: his never ending dialogues. my god. this man talked so much but had so little to say. it was interesting at first but after a view chapters it just seemed as if the Lord answered every question in the same way: always criticizing society for the same things and talking about how exciting and refreshing those who oppose it are. we get it, Henry, you are not like other Lords, you’re very cynical and clever. But would it hurt you to just make one new point once in a while?
I ultimately decided to just skip the longest paragraphs (or rather pages) that contained nothing but Henry’s rambling and i don’t think i have missed any of the actual plot.
However, “The picture of Dorian Gray” was an enjoyable and very recommendable read!
eliotus_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bham's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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
lieiza's review against another edition
reflective
- 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