There were a few books that I contimplated using for the letter “D” in this challenge but I finally decide to go with a classic.
I read The Picture of Dorian Gray back in 2005, before my blogging days, with my Classics reading club on Yahoo. The story has stuck with me all of this time. Sometimes I’ll see something or think of something that makes me think of this book.
For those of you who don’t know the basic story, Dorian Gray is very vain. He looks at himself in the mirror a lot and admires his handsome looks. He has wishes never to age and his wish comes true. However the portrait of him does age. It is a reminder of Dorian’s ugliness on the inside.
I really enjoyed this story for the era and the mannerisms of the characters. Wilde captured a time when social etiquette was everything. With the importance that society puts on beauty, this story is still very relevant today. I also enjoyed Wilde’s beautiful prose. I can certainly see why this book has stood the test of time and is considered a great classic.
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I read Dorian Gray about 8 years ago, and I agree with you that it is a book that I think of more frequently than some others that I have read. It is beautifully written, but I don’t think that I will ever re-read it – it creeped me out just a little too much!
I don’t think I’ve ever read the book, though I’d like to. Thanks for the great review!
You’re right. This is a book that comes back to you at un-expected moments. I listened to it on audio and enjoyed it totally.
I have linked with your review.
My friend read and really liked (and was disturbed by) this book. I haven’t read any of Wilde’s novels, but I want to!
I’ve always wanted to read this book and somehow have never quite gotten around to it. Thanks for bringing it back to my attention. Maybe this will be the year that I read it!
I have never really even thought about reading this book. You make it sound very interesting!
Kate, it did have the “creep” factor, that’s for sure.
Stephanie, Aarti, Kathleen,and Marg, this is a slim book, unless you get one with a lot of commentary and is well worth the read.
Heather, I’m glad you agree. Thanks for linking. Where is your review, so I can link back?
I loved reading this with the group. I just ran across it today at the library and had the same feelings now as then. One of my favorites.
Chris, I forgot to mention that I read it with our Classics Club. I really enjoyed reading it with the group!
Read this many years ago! Maybe time for a re-read.