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What a fascinating book this one was! Spooky in the way that Doctor Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde is, I am surprised that I had never been put into a position to read this one before. Very clever and humorous, at times, the commentary on the value of beauty and youth and what is really important is wonderful. Deep novel with a lot to think about as to what leads to a person's downfall...all of the people around Dorian Gray who helped lead him intentionally and unintentionally to his complete downward spi
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Still beautiful.
Read this, as I read most Wilde, because he was my favorite in high school.
This was a lot more dense (although still short) and a lot more serious in nature. Yet it truly deserves a place in any canon--it's a beautiful, scary, and timeless idea. ...more
This was a lot more dense (although still short) and a lot more serious in nature. Yet it truly deserves a place in any canon--it's a beautiful, scary, and timeless idea. ...more
Jan 11, 2009
Aodeh
marked it as to-read
Aug 20, 2009
Vesra (When She Reads)
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Sep 24, 2009
Laura
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Nov 30, 2012
Amanda
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4.5 stars
Jul 03, 2013
Hameeda
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