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elizabacelar's review against another edition
5.0
What a masterpiece! Absolutely and perfectly pleasant, and I wasn't bored at all which is most certainly the dullest and worst form really of spending one's time, to use Wilde's words. This book is the ultimate and most superb hedonist portrait (pun intended) as well as an escapism novel by its own nature and as the reader's experience, that's for sure. It's so luscious, so vicious, so philosophical, and so thought-provoking in its concepts, it's absolutely dignified. And it is not only because of those traits but also because - even considering it's first published in 1890 - it traces direct parallels to our pleasure-driven society eager to have and live off of beauty in many ways. This is not to say beauty is unworthy, absolutely not at all as its purest concept is the exact opposite of it, but it is a reflection of how deep and far one can go led only by the shallowness that beauty may signify if taken and used and abused the wrong way, and how moral is truly the backbone of one's character and of it all. Can you tell I'm absolutely inspired by this delightful and yes, beautiful book? The ending is also absolutely intriguing, fantastic!
shanyafay's review against another edition
4.0
Dorian’s 2 friends are both in love with him but thats fine because Dorian is also in love with Dorian.
Not only do I want to read it again, I feel compelled to find and read the uncensored version!
Not only do I want to read it again, I feel compelled to find and read the uncensored version!
allowvera's review against another edition
1.0
I'm starting to believe classics just aren't for me. While there was beauty in this book. It just couldn't hold my attention. It was so tame and predictable.
kellkie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
slow-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
aida0506's review against another edition
dark
reflective
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
juulisbad's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my new favourites. How come I never stumbled over Oscar Wilde before? He has an overly beutiful writing style and points at a lot of things to think about. I especially enjoyed Lord Henry and every single thing that came out of his mouth. I will definetly read another Wilde book soon. Does anyone have recommendations?
begumaksoy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
evi05's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
beckyytodd's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
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
graciegrace1178's review against another edition
3.0
I love Wilde. I love him for his absurdity and his characters existing as very specific vehicles for social commentary. He's a clever fella, and I admire that about him and his work. HOWEVER! my main reason for loving Wilde is his Silliness, which we just don't see as much of in this one. Not really my cuppa tea, but I get the Dorian Gray pop culture references more now.