I usually am not a huge fan of the old classics (I know-- I suck) because I find the writing to be too tedious sometimes and it takes a while to get to the point. I really liked this book because although the same applies to it, most of the writing was really interesting. It wasn't just pointlessly long paragraphs of pointlessness; it was so intense! Wilde throws so many intriguing concepts of thinking into the book though I will point out his mysogynistic views after a while got me quite angry, yeah some women are twats but the same can be said for men. 
 The characters were really great. They were very realistic and believable and even when I wasn't reading the book I found myself trying to pyscho-analyze them. Dorian Gray was obviously the main focus but not only do we get to watch the development of his personality and how he is influenced by those around him, we also get so many great characters. Henry Wotton is a particular favorite of mine, despite how he completely corrupted Dorian, how he lives his life and treats people fascinated me. I was a bit dissapointed in the books portrayal of women though from what I have heard of Oscar Wilde this was hardly surprising. 
 The book was an intricately woven and beautiful piece though by the end some of the writing got just boring. I like hearing myths and tales but at one point there were three pages of jewellery related mythologies being spouted out for no purpose other than to illustrate Dorian's new hobby. It seemed as though the author was just using the book as an oppurtunity to show off how smart and educated he was. 
 I admired the books fascination with human character and the way they acted-- amd the ending was just brilliant. It was like a moral lesson disguised as a cynic.