A Picture of Dorian Gray

Post by **G Duda** » 17 Nov 2023, 13:59

I adore the Picture of Dorian Grey. It was so visceral at times, & so raw. I especially liked the one chapter where Dorian Grey is describing all of the decadent objects & services he gets that no longer bring him joy. Jewels & perfumes & food from the most exotic of places. The amount of research that had to go into it is astounding, especially knowing that all of that research was carried out without the use of the internet. It made me realise just how much we take for granted having google always at our finger tips, & just how much dedication writers in the old days had for their craft

Post by **Onyinyechi Obi** » 19 Dec 2023, 18:36

It was mind-blowing how many viewpoints and perspectives it opened my head to as a student of literature! I intended to read it again because perhaps there were more undiscovered secrets there.

Andrew Darlington · Post by **Andrew Darlington** » 08 Feb 2024, 17:26

I see nice comments on this book. I will definetly check it out

Princewill Uchenna · Post by **Princewill Uchenna** » 23 Feb 2024, 04:13

This was one of the first books I read for pleasure. A Picture of Dorian Gray is a good book, but I'm not sure I want to recommend it to very young people, because they might understand that a life without control is worth living.

Onwuesi Promise · Post by **Onwuesi Promise** » 24 May 2024, 13:38

I have not read this yet but but I will consider reading it due to insights I've gotten about this book. Thanks for your Insights.

NicoleFaith24 · Post by **NicoleFaith24** » 09 Jun 2024, 21:25

I always love reading this book as it has a great message and great writing throughout!

Charmaine Mahlangu · Post by **Charmaine Mahlangu** » 10 Jun 2024, 00:11

That's correct. I have not read the book but surely does sound exciting to try it out. The idea that our thoughts and decisions really shape our future is correct. If that did not happen, none of us would be able to self reflect and change for the better .

Regan Cooke · Post by **Regan Cooke** » 11 Jun 2024, 02:13

I’m a big Oscar Wilde fan and I love that A Picture of Dorian Gray ventures into darker territory than some of his other works.

Maria Lepre · Post by **Maria Lepre** » 19 Sep 2024, 05:34

I'm halfway through the book at the moment and I think it's the most introspective I've ever read. Oscar Wilde manages to put the words together so well that all the sentences flow in the most natural way possible. It's so simple and yet so rare

Viwe Mbutho · Post by **Viwe Mbutho** » 30 Dec 2024, 04:19

i loved Dorian Gray. I was captivated by the novel. I would really recommend it to any one. i would also recommend it to the youth. to teach them that a hedonistic life if full of consequences.