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bellamp's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Trafficking, Incest, Rape, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Adult/minor relationship, and Misogyny
josirlyn'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
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Incest, Mental illness, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Pregnancy, Stalking, Kidnapping, and Car accident
saurahsaurus's review against another edition
4.25
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
e_hng'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: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Pregnancy, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Alcohol
martereadsbooks's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Incest, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault
davidrb'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
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.
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
natashajade'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
5.0
People give this book a low rating out of disgust for how he describes a child, but the fact you're so disgusted means the author did their job perfectly. Anyone who reads this book and thinks that Nabokov's intention was to villainise the 'teasing' child and make HH the victim, clearly missed the point.
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
sennaje'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Incest, Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Misogyny
theplaguedoctorreads'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
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Incest, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence