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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
DNF-ed the book at around page 250.
It was a good book from the onset, beautiful prose juxtaposing the vulgarity of Humbert's actions/thoughts. However, as the book continued, the plot seemed to be lacking. For example, once Humbert and Lolita had left Beardsley, the chapters seemed to be repeating themselves with Humbert and Lolita stopping at hotels and Humbert describing the scenery, there didn't seem to be much contributing to the plot. It could just be me who lost interest in the book. But I will probabaly try to re-read this book again at some point and hopefully finish the entirety.
It was a good book from the onset, beautiful prose juxtaposing the vulgarity of Humbert's actions/thoughts. However, as the book continued, the plot seemed to be lacking. For example, once Humbert and Lolita had left Beardsley, the chapters seemed to be repeating themselves with Humbert and Lolita stopping at hotels and Humbert describing the scenery, there didn't seem to be much contributing to the plot. It could just be me who lost interest in the book. But I will probabaly try to re-read this book again at some point and hopefully finish the entirety.
yea so like, as fucked as this book was - it's very clear from the start just how much the author intends to make this immoral as it sounds, despite the rather thinly veiled eroticism of the language, which did very well towards elevating a creeping sense of dread as more and more protections fall away from Dolores. It's rare to see a story narrated by a villain that's riveting as it is, right from the start, and this one definitely hooks people in. the first half was especially strong.
Of note would be the increasingly deteriorating state of Dolores's mind. I really liked how this is portrayed, and also the perspective of the narrator which completely glosses over the nature of their illicit relationship.
Second half waffled on a bit, and while we clearly note that the author intends to convey the narrator's deteriorating state of mind that led to the end, it made things a little hard to follow, what with all the paranoria and delusional nonsense
this deserves its place in the classics, and would go well to demonstrate why AOC and marriage laws exist
Oh and the prose? Stunning. Flowly and imaginative. Loved it until it all fell apart
Of note would be the increasingly deteriorating state of Dolores's mind. I really liked how this is portrayed, and also the perspective of the narrator which completely glosses over the nature of their illicit relationship.
Second half waffled on a bit, and while we clearly note that the author intends to convey the narrator's deteriorating state of mind that led to the end, it made things a little hard to follow, what with all the paranoria and delusional nonsense
this deserves its place in the classics, and would go well to demonstrate why AOC and marriage laws exist
Oh and the prose? Stunning. Flowly and imaginative. Loved it until it all fell apart
absolute poison for the soul, but so perfectly executed.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes