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A review by veelaughtland
The Enchanter by Vladimir Nabokov
4.0
Oh Nabokov, you truly are a master of the written word.
I read this novella as part of the Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon this year (my first time attempting it, and a very enjoyable experience!). Seeing as Lolita is one of my favourite books of all-time, I couldn't wait to check out Nabokov's almost precursor to the classic novel.
The unnamed protagonist, the "enchanter" himself, is a mixture of funny, calculating, and vile. The way in which he weaves his spider's web around the young girl he becomes obsessed with and her mother is perfectly devious, and I loved waiting for him to constantly trip up or get caught.
Nabokov's writing is as usual on point and a joy to read, even with the disturbing subject matter. Despite its tiny length, the story was perfectly structured and paced. It never lagged, and the attention to detail was brilliant. If you're a fan of Lolita or Nabokov's work in general, I'd definitely recommend checking this out.
I read this novella as part of the Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon this year (my first time attempting it, and a very enjoyable experience!). Seeing as Lolita is one of my favourite books of all-time, I couldn't wait to check out Nabokov's almost precursor to the classic novel.
The unnamed protagonist, the "enchanter" himself, is a mixture of funny, calculating, and vile. The way in which he weaves his spider's web around the young girl he becomes obsessed with and her mother is perfectly devious, and I loved waiting for him to constantly trip up or get caught.
Nabokov's writing is as usual on point and a joy to read, even with the disturbing subject matter. Despite its tiny length, the story was perfectly structured and paced. It never lagged, and the attention to detail was brilliant. If you're a fan of Lolita or Nabokov's work in general, I'd definitely recommend checking this out.