The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! š
macliffe'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
4.75
I was hesitant because Iām not a horror reader, but this book did a good job of being gothic without having unnecessary gore or uncomfortable scenes.Ā
The characters were so well done, especially Dorian.
I love how the message of the book is stated subtly at the beginning with Lord Henry saying the world needed a ānew hedonismā. Then the plot gives Dorian that new hedonism, but he comes to realize that it doesnāt satisfy and only leaves him miserable.Ā
Graphic: Death, Racism, Toxic relationship, Murder, Mental illness, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Drug abuse, Suicide, Blood, Gore, and Misogyny
Minor: Violence
hildayay's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Suicide, Murder, and Drug use
ana_lora's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Murder
afternoonlight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide
rachael_jo'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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, Suicide, and Sexism
Moderate: Antisemitism
eloiseyoung'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
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Antisemitism, Racism, and Misogyny
pimklasagna's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Suicide and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Antisemitism, and Sexism
zia_c's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Don't care about others opinion of Henry (Harry) but he's my favourite character.Ā
Graphic: Death, Grief, Misogyny, Blood, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexism, and Transphobia
anaveragedork'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
Moderate: Suicide and Murder
genz_reads_classics's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
First off, the characters are brilliant! (Iām sorry if Iām bad at analyzing character, thatās one of my main weaknesses. This book is very based in human thought and reasoning and i have trouble understanding those sorts of ideas. Which is why Harry is such a riot lmao)Ā
Basil Hallward is probably the best one, heās just so caring! Lord Harry sure loves talking and holy shit his thoughts on women are problematic..
Ā I swear Dorian is the most eerie character Iāve ever seen. He was perfectly calm talking to Harry, as managed to influence him so horribly.
And the second Basil started giving good advice and care for Dorian he gets mad!
The ending was very good. If the book has me giggling and kicking my feet like a little goblin itās a good one!
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Drug use, Suicide, Racism, and Stalking