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Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov

1 review

lweezthereadrat's review

challenging funny mysterious tense slow-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

4.25

This is such an interesting read. Nabokov writes one of literature's most annoying narrators, an obsessive and self-absorbed man whose relationship with his poet neighbour feels unbidden and blown out of proportion. Writing both Kinbote and Shade's voices feels like Nabokov is seeking to prove that he can be a good writer, he just enjoys writing insufferable men. The format makes this a slow burn off a read but it's an innovative idea.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Misogyny, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racism, Child abuse, Incest, and Antisemitism