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- 1Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel0
- 21984 by George Orwell0
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- 6The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett4.4
- 7The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead4.4
- 8The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne4.4
- 9The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas4.6
- 10Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel by David Baldacci4.4
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When young Dorian Gray becomes enchanted by his own beautiful portrait, he makes a Faustian bargain to remain forever young while the painting ages in his place. Under the influence of the hedonistic Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian embarks on a life of secret debauchery and corruption, maintaining his angelic appearance while his portrait reveals the true horror of his moral decay. Oscar Wilde's scandalous masterpiece explores the dangerous pursuit of beauty and pleasure at the cost of one's soul.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Picture of Dorian Gray
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
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| Station Eleven | Emily St. John Mandel | 0 | — | — | Closest match |
| 1984 | George Orwell | 0 | 1949 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Handmaid's Tale | Margaret Atwood | 0 | 1985 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Paper Palace | Miranda Cowley Heller | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo | Taylor Jenkins Reid | 4.6 | 2017 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Vanishing Half | Brit Bennett | 4.4 | 2021 | 12 | Similar vibes |
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Similar vibes |
| The Scarlet Letter | Nathaniel Hawthorne | 4.4 | 2005 | 212 | Similar vibes |
| The Count of Monte Cristo | Alexandre Dumas | 4.6 | 1998 | 928 | Similar vibes |
| Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel | David Baldacci | 4.4 | 2025 | 608 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Picture of Dorian Gray?
The most similar books to The Picture of Dorian Gray are Station Eleven, 1984, The Handmaid's Tale.
What should I read after The Picture of Dorian Gray?
After finishing The Picture of Dorian Gray, readers most commonly pick up Station Eleven next.
Who writes books like Oscar Wilde?
Authors similar to Oscar Wilde include Madeline Miller, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Brit Bennett, Patti Callahan Henry, Colson Whitehead.
What genre is The Picture of Dorian Gray?
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a Literary Fiction novel by Oscar Wilde, published in 1890. It features elements of Classic Literature.
How long is The Picture of Dorian Gray?
The Picture of Dorian Gray varies in length depending on edition.
About The Picture of Dorian Gray
'A triumph of execution ... one of the best narratives of the "double life" of a Victorian gentleman' Peter AckroydOscar Wilde's alluring novel of decadence and sin was a succès de scandale on publication. It follows Dorian Gray who, enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his depravity. This definitive edition includes a selection of contemporary reviews condemning the novel's immorality.Edited with an Introduction and notes by ROBERT MIGHALL