Episode: 80 – [Review] The Picture of Dorian Gray

In this episode of Paperback Friends, I’m diving into Oscar Wilde’s classic novel The Picture of Dorian Gray — a story about youth, vanity, temptation, art, and the consequences of escaping the passage of time.The concept of a portrait carrying the weight of a person’s sins is one of those ideas that feels almost impossible to improve on. It explores humanity’s fear of aging, our obsession with beauty, and the fragile line between pleasure and corruption.However, while I admire what Wilde created, I’ll also discuss why this is a book that didn’t completely leave the mark on me that I expected.Join me as I explore one of literature’s most famous stories and ask what makes a classic truly stand the test of time.Type: Review | Book: The Picture of Dorian Gray | Writer: Oscar Wilde