The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Pros
- The picture of Dorian Gray- 5/5
- The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde) Pride & Prejudice (Jane Austen) These stood the test of time for a reason.
- Parent context: My teacher assigned it in high school. I loved it! I should re-read it. I wonder how it compares to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Reply: I especially love the final chapter, when everything comes together
- Wilde descriptions are dangerously pretty too you almost forgive Dorian bec. his thoughts sound gorgeous right up until they don’t
- My teacher assigned it in high school. I loved it! I should re-read it.
Cons
- i also did **not** enjoy withering heights, dracula, carmilla nor the picture of dorian grey
- I have not read The Woman In White or The Picture of Dorian Gray but they have been on my list for a while now, I recently purchased these as well.
- Oscar Wilde - *The Picture of Dorian Gray* // "The Canterville Ghost"
- I’ve read that. Wasn’t too fond of the way it was written but definitely a terrifying concept too.
Sentiment
21 positive (84%) · 3 mixed (12%) · 1 negative (4%)
Trust + time weighted score: +80% · raw score 80%
What redditors said (10 of 25)
The picture of Dorian Gray- 5/5
The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde) Pride & Prejudice (Jane Austen) These stood the test of time for a reason.
Parent context: My teacher assigned it in high school. I loved it! I should re-read it. I wonder how it compares to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Reply: I especially love the final chapter, when everything comes together
Parent context: My teacher assigned it in high school. I loved it! I should re-read it. I wonder how it compares to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Reply: That's a really cool high school assignment! I feel it is one of those books that should be assigned.
Wilde descriptions are dangerously pretty too you almost forgive Dorian bec. his thoughts sound gorgeous right up until they don’t
My teacher assigned it in high school. I loved it! I should re-read it.
Morality tales typically bore me and that is why I was pleasantly surprised by “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde. Moral fables are usually preachy about things that do not matter much, but Wilde’s message resonates very well over a century later.
It is surprising how well this book has held up. The descriptions are eerie and the message is incredibly clear. I highly recommend this book to be read with a modern lens as well as a historical one.
The Picture of Dorian Gray The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde My favourites ever. I love how you can analyze so many aspects of the books
an easier start might be the Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
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