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Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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racheliz_13's review against another edition

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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

3.5

zaisgraph's review against another edition

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dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Dorian Gray is a novel so seductive and irresistible in delivery it is as if Lucifer wrote it. The words here are honeyed, sweet, and viscous. They really flowed with a purpose and permeated my entire psyche. Reading this felt decadent, slightly off-putting and a tad risque. I have downed so many books but nothing compares to how Oscar Wilde describes the feeling of inspiration and passion. I really saw and experienced the beauty he wanted to convey. It was delightful! This is an incredibly inspired work. Stunning, direct, impactful and memorable. Go read it yourself!

datakitten's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.25

that_reader_naomi's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Woooah that was interesting. Definitely altered my brain chemistry. Who needs therapy when The Picture of Dorian Gray exists? (Jk…kinda)
My annotations are insane and I love them.
I love existentialism so this made the spiritual part of my heart happy.
The language made my author heart happy.
And the whole damn book just made me sob tears of joy as an artist.
Yes yes I understand this was good!