Reviews

Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov

sapphire_mayo's review against another edition

funny reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

helgamharb's review against another edition

5.0

The evolution of sense is, in a sense, the evolution of nonsense.

I am in love...with Nabokov and his sense of humour, his poetic and satirical style and for his creating unforgettable characters such as my poor, unfortunate, melancholic, proud, clumsy, blundering and lovable Professor Pnin. Pnin, whose Russian is music while his English is murder. Pnin, who wants to never remember the past...

kasmolenaar's review against another edition

4.0

Hoewel ik dit boek in mei al vluchtig had uitgelezen, lag het nog klaar voor een rustigere herlezing. Ik ben blij dat ik dat gedaan heb.

Ontzettend geestig, goed geschreven.

klaudiusz's review against another edition

funny reflective slow-paced

5.0

marcird's review against another edition

1.0

Couldn't finish it. Nabokov's use of words is truly uncanny, but I just couldn't care much for Pnin or the actual story line. I wanted to like it, but just couldn't.

mr_wyte's review against another edition

3.0

2.5 stars

myeonghopabo's review

ur point is?

blueyorkie's review against another edition

4.0

A little novel by Vladimir Nabokov features Pnin, an immigrant of Russian origin and professor at an American university; he's an endearing, distracted, and funny character that most of those around him consider a half-failure. He receives many tiles during his life, which the narrator gives us an overview of him. Most of the novel shows us its interactions with academia, and the author takes the opportunity to describe and portray it. The main attraction is the writing of V. Nabokov, which is sensational.

lizetteratura's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

a_gray's review against another edition

4.0

thoroughly amusing book, love nabokov