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marta_dinis 's review for:
Lolita
by Vladimir Nabokov
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautifully executed - everything in this novel has a purpose, from the idiotic main character's name to the beautifully poetic writing he uses to describe his most vile thoughts and actions.
This book challenges the reader morally - it makes us question whether we even should enjoy this novel - but that is part of the point. Humbert's Humbert tries to deceive us with his writing the same way he deceives himself into performing the most horrible acts. And yet he can't help but let slip his undeniably pathetic existence and monstrous perversions.
A difficult but important read, a real test to the readers morality.
This book challenges the reader morally - it makes us question whether we even should enjoy this novel - but that is part of the point. Humbert's Humbert tries to deceive us with his writing the same way he deceives himself into performing the most horrible acts. And yet he can't help but let slip his undeniably pathetic existence and monstrous perversions.
A difficult but important read, a real test to the readers morality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder