Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov

143 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics funny reflective slow-paced
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One of the best-loved of Nabokov's novels, Pnin features his funniest and most heart-rending character. Professor Timofey Pnin is a haplessly disoriented Russian migr precariously employed on an American college campus in the 1950s. Pnin struggles...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,216 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
reflective 51%
lighthearted 43%
sad 35%
emotional 27%
challenging 11%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.8

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