Reviews tagging 'Confinement'

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

19 reviews

t_c_g_'s review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Adult/minor relationship

saurahsaurus's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Rape, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Murder and Pregnancy

clapyourshands's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Violence

davidrb's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced

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

Not giving this one a rating.

One of my favorite books when it comes to technical skill and the clear love and talent Nabokov has for his craft, a marvel of characterization that is almost too strong, and at the same time the worst book to actually read. This is my first time returning to it since I was about Dolly's age, and it's as profoundly upsetting as it gets. Nobody wins.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Incest, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence

karenaerts's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, and Rape

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Body shaming, Car accident, Drug use, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Pregnancy, Racism, and Stalking

alekatja's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Trafficking

venusenvy's review against another edition

challenging dark fast-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Car accident, Physical abuse, and Sexism

Minor: Antisemitism

theodoralang's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

first half was incredible, then I lost interest for nearly all of the second half, with only a few moments that perked me back up. Obviously a very dark and complex storyline, the character development of HH was fascinating while simultaneously renewing and grotesque. Very gross themes; the reader oscillates between understanding and disgust.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Trafficking

Moderate: Gun violence, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Drug abuse

ssgcedits's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad medium-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

3.0

By far, the most exquisite writing I ever came across, and, by far, the most disturbing thing I ever read. It is extremely triggering and I would not recommend it to anyone who's been through abuse.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Misogyny, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Confinement, Body shaming, Murder, Rape, and Stalking