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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a 2026 update

Hello all!

I apologize for the obvious lack of reviews in recent months. I am still very active on Goodreads and share quick, two-ish paragraph reviews of the books I read now rather than spending time writing full-length reviews (due to the traumas and demands of UC Berkeley). I am also transferring over to Substack (slowly) and while I am not sure about the future status of iRead, I encourage you to check out my Substack, as I am more active and more comprehensive over there! I write about music, literature, and life, all on ONE website!

Thank you for everyone who's been here since 2016 or who's found me along the way. This blog has been a 9/10 year compendium of every book I've read, and my various thoughts about each of them. I have not stopped reading, by any means, but I have briefly interrupted my reviews. I might do a favorite book wrap-up for 2024 and 2025 here but no promises. I also do hope to return to active book reviewing upon entering the next phase of my life (aka post-grad...) but no promises as well!

-Malayna

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