A review by ewan_hodson
Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

A charming book about a sad clown of a man called Pnin. Nabakov is a very skilled writer particularly given that English was a second language. Genuinely funny, indeed one scene made me giggle for a full minute. Excellent if a bit muddled in the middle.