Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov

176 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics funny reflective slow-paced
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Hilarious, intelligent and moving, Pnin is the tale of a generation irrevocably severed from its pastProfessor Timofey Pnin, late of Tsarist Russia, is now precariously perched at the heart of an American campus. Battling with American life and la...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,274 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 45%
sad 34%
emotional 27%
challenging 12%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 6%
adventurous 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 34%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.8

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