The Picture of Dorian Gray Review

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

So I have been trying to push myself to read more classics over the last few years and actually give them a chance. I know for me the hardest thing about reading a classic was the language that was used when the book was originally published. To some this might not affect the ability to read the book but for me this was always a thing that kept me away.

This is a story about a young man whom everyone that comes into contact with him believes that he is the most handsome and charming young man they have ever met. In the beginning Dorian is a handsome, charming, and naive man. He is painted by a man who has an almost weird obsession with Dorian. The painting is marvelous and many people want this portrait.

Dorian ends up keeping the portrait and making a wish that instead of the painting staying the same for all time that he would.

This story is such an interesting commentary on the way that we as humans see beauty and the way that we often let the way that we look control our lives. I also think that this story teaches us that beauty is only skin deep and that every decision that we make in our lives affects us outwardly and inwardly.

I was buddy reading this with Murphy Napier which was so much fun I enjoyed our discussion about the characters and their motives and how we both loved the ending of the story.

I think that this is a book for anyone who loves a little mystery but also loves to see major character development.

If you have read this book let me know your opinions in the comments.

Love always,
Missy