A review by anarcho_zymurgist
Laughter in the Dark by Vladimir Nabokov

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

There are certainly some clever, tragic themes on display in this early novel by Nabokov, much of which feels familiar and will be refined in later works. As it stands, though, it's still one of his weaker books, despite managing to get a few bitter chuckles out of me.