stlake 's review for:

Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov

4.5

funny lighthearted sad

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Nabokov is a delightful writer. I enjoyed this book because it is silly. A masterfully written little story of a rather foolish man taking a trip on a train to go give a lecture. A little comedy of errors. And, too, full of heart. Pnin, as a man, deserves respect— yet Nabokov allows his reader to forget that. It feels like a careful test of humanity. Remember to respect this man who is so easy to just pity. I appreciated it for what it was.