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sklus's review against another edition
4.0
So my friend sold this book to me as a romance and I just don’t see that. It’s an interesting book and there are some relationships you can interpret as romantic, but they’re not good or healthy relationships. However, just reading it as a study of the Victorian era is much more fulfilling than scouring for a romance. Lord Henry is a fascinating character; he’s one of my favorite parts of the story not because he is a likable character, he is literally the worst. The story is also interesting and the ending is perfect for the story.
Although I enjoyed the book, it was only because I could put aside my dislike for Oscar Wilde and the misogynist parts of the book. The writing is beautiful, but every once and a while the fact that pretty much every woman character is an idiot or hated kinda just hit me in the face. It was also difficult to read about a young beautiful boy with my understanding of Oscar Wilde’s history.
Although I enjoyed the book, it was only because I could put aside my dislike for Oscar Wilde and the misogynist parts of the book. The writing is beautiful, but every once and a while the fact that pretty much every woman character is an idiot or hated kinda just hit me in the face. It was also difficult to read about a young beautiful boy with my understanding of Oscar Wilde’s history.
classiccarissa's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my gosh. Amazing. A million stars. Possibly my fave of the year.
stonecoldreader's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing read
One of my favorites. The vivid imagery will keep you from putting this down. Will be buying a hard cover for our Home library!
One of my favorites. The vivid imagery will keep you from putting this down. Will be buying a hard cover for our Home library!
swemo's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
magmaa's review against another edition
5.0
The jpeg of Dorian Grey
this shit sexist and also gay asf
this shit sexist and also gay asf
wandaka's review against another edition
5.0
I can now see why everyone likes this book! It’s been on my tbr for so long and I’m so glad I picked it as my last read of the year. There was so much going on and I really enjoyed reading it and I know that I will be rereading this book again and again.
susnpusn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
itsrosebish's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
I haven’t read this for a long time but I really enjoyed it. Orwell really paints a picture (so to speak) and give a surreal sense of self reflection. Plus it’s hella gay.