I was very much looking forward to reading this one. I found the premise intriguing and had high hopes for Oscar Wilde's writing. What I discovered is that the plot was indeed intriguing, but that Oscar Wilde has a tendency to ramble. It feels a little as if he is attempting to show off his intelligence throughout the book rather than focusing on the narrative. Buuuut...that could also be simply a tactic to stay true to the conceited tendencies of the protagonist. I was a bit shocked by a few of the plot twists and certainly found Dorian Gray to be a less than appealing character. He's a slimeball, to put it simply. Overall, a decent read...just a bit more flowery in the language department than I had in mind.