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A review by atsundarsingh
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I don't think it's useful to rate this book. The writing is incredible, and reading it has firmly made up my mind that it's not well understood in public discourse. That being said, this is awful to experience as a reader because it's about so many horrible thoughts and deeds.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, and Murder