This book is a fundamental read. It is foundational for so much literature to follow, playing with the themes of obsession and hedonism, what do we sacrifice to prioritize pleasure? It's a really interesting delve into the decent and psyche of Dorian as he becomes more and more vain and hedonistic - "corrupted". It's cool to see how many books have foundations in this book and although the plot wasn't difficult to put together, the journey was so beautifully constructed.

Wilde has a way with words that I adore, there's something to his description and style that I can't get enough of. There are so many quotes in this novel that I adore.

My one complaint is how often women are belittled and mistreated in the novel, which is not unexpected for the time, but it still means I'm going to have a hard time giving it a higher rating. However much you think there is, there is more. This is partially because Henry is awful and Dorian is too, but it's still a lot.