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I’m glad I finally caught up with this classic. It’s shocking that it stayed a classic for so long since the first half is incredibly gay and the second half is sociopathically brutal. The social commentary even today strikes a satisfying balance between on-the-nose and subtlety. I couldn’t help but think about American Psycho in reading it. I’m glad this story is the kind that we can’t stop telling.
An over the top tale about extreme vanity and narcissism. Soapy and dramatic. Holds up well for being 125 years old.
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The excessive philosophizing and discussion of beauty became so tiring... there were a few pages that I had to skip, because they weren't even advancing the plot. ...more
The excessive philosophizing and discussion of beauty became so tiring... there were a few pages that I had to skip, because they weren't even advancing the plot. ...more
Jul 21, 2009
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May 15, 2011
Alexandra
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it was amazing
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Apr 17, 2017
James Vickers
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it was amazing
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Sep 18, 2017
Jessica
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really liked it
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Aug 22, 2018
Becca
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