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Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
5.0
adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I rate the book 5.5/5 because it is one of my all-time favorites.   Nabokov is a linguistic gymnast at an Olympic level.  I couldn't help but be dazzled by many magical passages this genius created, and savor them again and again.  

Another amazing thing is that every person I know likes this book for different reasons. Depending on a reader's taste/experience, it can be a tragedy, tragedy-comedy, farce, travelogue of America, or detective story.