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wetsmoke's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars.
I loved this book.
The writing is just unbelievable. The man is a master of it. The story is compelling, to be sure, but the best part of the book is just delighting in Nabokov’s mastery.
I loved how succinct the book was, and, without giving away any spoilers, I loved how it ended.
I also really appreciated the meta-commentary on the writing. Because the character is writing the book that we are reading, he comments on the text throughout, and it’s so much fun.
Absolutely read this.
I loved this book.
The writing is just unbelievable. The man is a master of it. The story is compelling, to be sure, but the best part of the book is just delighting in Nabokov’s mastery.
I loved how succinct the book was, and, without giving away any spoilers, I loved how it ended.
I also really appreciated the meta-commentary on the writing. Because the character is writing the book that we are reading, he comments on the text throughout, and it’s so much fun.
Absolutely read this.
lucazani11's review against another edition
5.0
a murderer who thinks himself an artist
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the most narratory narrator of all time
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the most narratory narrator of all time
kaka66's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
soapythebum's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy unreliable narrators and Nabokov did a fine job with this one.
dcgu's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
5.0
charlottesometimes's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jon288's review against another edition
4.0
One of his better novels. It was well written (of course), amusing and compelling
ericthec's review against another edition
4.0
I read this in the 90's and forgot the title so left it off Goodreads until now. I was blown away by the power of language and the really dark humor. Been meaning to read Lolita, but what a creepy story. I'll read more Nabokov, maybe Pale Fire next.
gatkx's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5