Reviews

Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Hedwig Lachmann, Gustav Landauer

hhamlet's review against another edition

4.0

One of the most powerful endings to a book I have ever read. Oscar Wilde was a genius.

emiliaz33's review against another edition

5.0

Wow. This book is such a beautiful piece of art, I don’t even know what to say about it without spoiling it. Like the language, the character/world building is really well done. I didn’t expect that ending though because I thought there might have been more to say but given the circumstances I understand Dorian’s decision.

mashley14's review against another edition

most of this book was fucking boring but the ending was insane

palejester's review against another edition

challenging dark funny inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Except for the dreaded chapter XI, this was a really nice read! Henry is on thin ice, but I did love all the characters and how they interacted.  The idea of a double-life and just the context that surrounds this book makes it well worth it.

the_eden's review against another edition

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

estim8tedpropht's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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

5.0

nataszaslibrary's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I find endings to be quite disapointing, especially when I can figure out what will happen, but this was done so well that I did not even care that it was predictable. Oscar Wilde writes such beautiful prose, I’m almost shocked about the fact that I have not read this earlier.

lauraffc's review against another edition

4.0

se em determinado momento esse livro me pegou de surpresa, não imagino o quão impactante foi na época! algumas pontas ficaram soltas mas mesmo com o final esperado, me agradou. eu amei, fico feliz de ter o físico desse clássico.

4.5

shayla7's review against another edition

4.0

bro got mad pretty privilege

jazzy_t's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A fascinating read! The quotes and the history behind this drew me in, but I found the story interesting and entertaining with plot twists making me gasp. (Yes somehow managed to never get spoilt this book)

Thinking I might have to look at reading more classics