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taelights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Now I honestly think anyone who believes this book romanticizes pedophilia is either 1) fucked up, 2) has not read the book and is making assumptions, or 3) doesn't have an ounce of critical thinking skills and no ability to analyze a book. You can tell that Nabokov doesn't agree with Humbert's character or actions.
Honestly this book was lowkey kind of a masterpiece. Vladimir Nabokov's writing style is beautiful and this is such a good genius example of an unreliable narrator story. The subject matter was of course disgusting and so many lines made me feel nauseated but it was such an interesting read. I kind of want to read it through again in the future to better analyze the book now that I have a picture of the whole story arch.
Graphic: Car accident, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Sexual content, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
joannacruz's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Pedophilia
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Rape
greenrequiem's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Child abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexism, Abandonment, and Sexual violence
stutee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Stalking, Domestic abuse, Murder, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Gun violence
lavendercookie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Incest
zakcebulski's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Review to come.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Rape, Slavery, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Gaslighting
jjaidyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, and Rape
spritebabie's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Confinement, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Car accident, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexism, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
fallandfox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Esse é um livro controverso por seu conteúdo erótico pedofilico e ser narrado exatamente pelo pedofilo e assassino em questão enquanto ele narra um “romance” que ele teve com sua enteada antes dela fugir dele em busca de liberdade.
Eu considero esse um dos meus livros favoritos em razão dele me fazer sentir nojo pelo Humbert e conseguir ler entre as linhas a verdadeira Dolores.
Como eu disse a escrita desse livro é uma das coisas que me fez me apaixonar por ele, o Vladimir fez um excelente trabalho com a escrita e com o ritmo da leitura.
Humbert Humbert é um personagem mentiroso que passa o livro todo tentando justificar seus atos pedofilicos e o desejo que ele sentia e o planejamento frio que ele fez para abusar de sua enteada, mesmo com sua escrita rebuscada é possível sentir a sua insanidade.
Dolores Haze é uma criança que foi abusada e sequestrada logo após descobrir pelo seu padrasto a morte de sua mãe, não sabemos quase nada dela exceto os pequenos momentos em que ele deixa escapar a sua verdadeira personalidade e não a personificação do seu desejo que ele chama de Lolita.
O livro possui descrições da viagem de carro que eles fazem por 1 ano com as paradas e os acontecimentos infelizes que acontecem do a Dolores no caminho, o fato de que o autor decidiu fazer um caminho com a sua esposa de carro para se inspirar para a escrita e bastante perceptível no livro pela riqueza que você sente na litura.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Death, Sexual assault, Incest, Rape, Pedophilia, Violence, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Car accident
josierosser's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Physical abuse, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Gun violence, and Misogyny
Minor: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Alcohol, Medical content, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence