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Book Review of The Picture of Dorian Gray (Barnes Noble Classics Series) (BN Classics Trade Paper)

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Barnes  Noble Classics Series) (BN Classics Trade Paper)
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I love the story, though I take some issue with the way Wilde presents it. There are almost entire chapters that could be stricken from the book without affecting the story at all. The bits where Wilde starts pontificating, or writing out "witty dialogue," are sleepers. However, as a previous reviewer mentioned, the second half of the book is very good. Skim the first half if you have to; the last bit is worth it.