Dorian Gray and Earnest

I recently read The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde - sad story, but interesting idea based on a Victorian concept that evil actions make themselves known in the physical appearance of the person who commits them. There is some truth to this, but it can also be a dangerous philosophy by which we make faulty judgments of people.

I'm not sure I'd recommend the book. It's clever and interesting, but a bit pessimistic. And I'm not sure I like the morals that seem to be naturally drawn from the story.

A while ago, I read another of Oscar Wilde's books called 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. That book is witty and delightful. I also enjoyed the movie adaptation with Colin Firth. A quick read, funny, witty, satirical - I highly recommend that one. It makes for an enjoyable few hours.