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336 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141391601
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 01 September 1955
Description
Poet and pervert, Humbert Humbert becomes obsessed by twelve-year-old Lolita and seeks to possess her, first carnally and then artistically, out of love, 'to fix once for all the perilous magic of nymphets'. Is he in love or insane? A silver-tongu...
Community Reviews Summary of 53,011 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
tense 40%
sad 38%
emotional 29%
reflective 26%
funny 9%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuseModerate
Death of parent
336 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141391601
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 01 September 1955
Description
Poet and pervert, Humbert Humbert becomes obsessed by twelve-year-old Lolita and seeks to possess her, first carnally and then artistically, out of love, 'to fix once for all the perilous magic of nymphets'. Is he in love or insane? A silver-tongu...
Community Reviews Summary of 53,011 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
tense 40%
sad 38%
emotional 29%
reflective 26%
funny 9%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuseModerate
Death of parent