A review by bugcollector
Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov

adventurous challenging funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5


♬♩ The blinds wide open so he can see
u in the dark when you sleeping ♫♪

It's funny that nabokov despised Dostoyevsky when they are both overly chatty and indulge in racist and misogynistic comments. 
It's likely that he tried to mock this style here, but when the mockery is as annoying as the original then maybe it's just as bad? 

Otherwise, it's an entertaining novel. Kinbote's own index about himself was enlightening, he's a true humble king and a loving friend. 
I only understood the suicide- Gradus killing Shade on purpose bit at the end after farther reading. 


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