A review by nilsar
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

It's a classic and impressive for the time. But then, you quickly notice how poorly it aged. How women are portrayed throughout the book, the random antisemitism, the annoyingly chauvinistic and flat main characters... it becomes a bit of a chore to read at times and feels longer than it is.