Glory by Vladimir Nabokov

205 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics funny slow-paced
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Glory is the wryly ironic story of Martin Edelweiss, a twenty-two-year-old Russian émigré of no account, who is in love with a girl who refuses to marry him.  Convinced that his life is about to be wasted and hoping to impress his love, he embarks...

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Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
adventurous 37%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
dark 12%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.58

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