A review by ferdavilareads
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

A weird unnerving and at times disgusting book. The love of Humbert for Lolita is a wicked disturbing kind of love. It is, in a way, a great love story, as many describe it. Vladimir’s writing style is marvelous and confusing at times. It is a very heavy book and I would not recommend it if you are triggered by sexual assault/rape.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Incest, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship