Kim K

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Jessica says

I really appreciated the duality of Dorian's character, as well as the way that Wilde constructs the notion of "influence" and how actions have repercussions. All in all? I liked the book, didn't love it. I mean, I'm not too into the gothic-esque influenced novel. But for the genre that it was, I appreciate Wilde's construction and allegorical content. Well written and intriguing, most appropriate for its time.

Thanks for the nice comments, happy reading!

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-Silje- says

I have only read a few chapters so far (really not making much progress as I am reading too many books at the same time), but if I ever manage get any further, I'll let you know :) Do let me know what you think! I have the Collector's Library edition with an afterword by Nigel Cliff.
Kan vel ikkje seia at eg snakkar svensk, men har ingen problem med å forstå det :) Les ein del svensk (og dansk) litteratur i originalutgåve.

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Pilleriin says

Yes, I have. I read it in English, which isn't actually my native language, but I also didn't have a hard time with it. I have always enjoyed old English and old tales, so I liked it. :)

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Pilleriin says

Hi Kim!
It is always interesting to meet new people! :)
I browsed through your shelf, and we really do have a lot of books in common.

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uplandpoet says

Welcome to Better than Starbucks! Look around, make yourself at home, start a new thread or dig up an old one or just read and jump in on the more active ones.

We are honored to be one of your first groups!

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Kristel says

Welcome to the group based on the book 1001 BOOKS YOU MUST READ BEFORE YOU DIE. We are voting for our September selections now. See the discussion thread for voting.
There is a general explanation of the group and some answers to FAQ under the discussion thread GROUP GUIDELINES. The past BOTM can be found pinned to the top for 2010 and 2009 if you want to search discussions you can join in anytime.
The books of the month (BOTM) that the group is reading are pinned to the top. September books will be;
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS by Jules Verne
SLAUGHTER HOUSE FIVE by Kurt Vonnegut
CANDIDE by Voltaire
You can read one, all or none. If you read another book from the one of the official lists please post a review and rating in the discussion thread for other books.

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