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sleepyriv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Car accident, Gun violence, Incest, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
turtlebones'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
4.75
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Rape, and Stalking
ketreads's review against another edition
2.5
Nabokov's purpose of writing the book, to capture a pedophiles point of view, was expertly done. Humbert in all ways encapsulates a being able to cause untold damage to an innocent. Humbert is undeniably a horrible, calous, and unrepentant villain. Reading the mental gymnastics this character went through to justify his actions was infuriating and it feels almost so over the top to be comedic. How can a character be so reflective and yet so blind to the irony of his own judgement.
I often found, especially in the 2nd half, the inner dialogue of Humbert very difficult to follow. I'm not sure if this was intentional, to show his mental decline, but I found myself unable to understand what a lot of sentences were saying. The ones I did, were very well written, almost poetic so it feels more intentional by the author than otherwise.
I'm also not sure whether to say I "liked" the book but I do think it achieved what I sought out of the book. Read at your own peril!
Graphic: Racism, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
torgotorgo'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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Death, and Violence
saramaiabarbas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Rape, Emotional abuse, Incest, Child abuse, and Sexual assault
marageorge's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, Rape, Domestic abuse, Death, Child abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence and Murder
Minor: Pregnancy
jackieradford's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
racheltrow_'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
4.5
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Incest
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Racism, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Murder, Mental illness, Violence, Drug abuse, and Car accident
k0i's review against another edition
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, Death, and Infidelity
femmiexoxo'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
4.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault
No