A review by lanade
Ada, or Ardor: A Family Chronicle by Vladimir Nabokov

5.0

I think this is one of the best books I've ever read. Nabokov is a true user of language (multiple languages, that is), he plays with language the way it deserves. I found some of the vocabulary intimidating but with a dictionary handy I made my way through the book happily. The story, at times, muddled and complicated, was captivating although I didn't connect with any of the characters. The coolest part about it, was that it didn't matter! I ate the story up as a third party fly on the wall, and didn't need more than that to appreciate it. I'm glad I powered through the confusing first few chapters, this book is a masterpiece. Truly.