The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde - UPDATED REVIEW

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde  Genre : Classics Blurb (on back of book) : Oscar Wilde’s only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. In this celebrated work Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. UPDATED REVIEW MY OPINION : ****** I would like to start out this review by stating that this is undoubtedly m...
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The List - Siobhan Vivian

The List by Siobhan Vivian
Genre: YA Realistic Fiction
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Blurb (on back of book): The remarkable New York Times bestseller!
It happens every year before homecoming -- the list is posted all over school. Two girls are picked from each grade. One is named the prettiest, one the ugliest. The girls who aren't picked are quickly forgotten. The girls who are become the center of attention, and each reacts differently to the experience.
With THE LIST, Siobhan Vivian deftly takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity, self-esteem, and the judgments of their peers. Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same.

MY OPINION: ****

This is going to be a short review!

I got this book as a gift for my birthday a couple of weeks ago and only just got around to reading it. I have to say, it wasn't my favorite but I liked the idea.

Every year before homecoming, some girls (Nobody knows who does it) and from each grade, two girls are chosen: the ugly one and the pretty one.

This book follows the story of the eight girls chosen from each grade. Each one has a different story and a different problem.

Bridget had a "summer glow up" and she's afraid that she's gaining all of that weight back.
Sarah freely calls herself ugly and she makes a plan to show everyone that she knows it.
Margo has always been the popular one, though she looked up to her sister.
Jennifer was dumped by Margo and is named the ugliest girl four years in a row.
Lauren is the new girl, after being homeschooled, and is surprised and proud to take the honor.
Candace knows she not ugly, at least not on the outside.
Danielle, now known as "Dan the Man" is unsure how her boyfriend is going to feel about this.
Abby, the girl whose sister is nothing like her, whose sister is on the honor roll instead.

These eight girls go through the story and learn one valuable lesson:

LABELS DO NOT DEFINE WHO YOU ARE.

I would recommend this book to Young Adult readers!

Main Character: Lauren, Abby, Candace, Danielle, Margo, Jennifer, Bridget, Sarah
Sidekick(s): EVERYONE ELSE
Villain(s): The list, labels, etc
Realistic Fiction Elements: This book was all very real to life.

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