A review by labelledamesansmerci
Bend Sinister by Vladimir Nabokov

challenging dark funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

More oblique to me now that I've read it than before. Nabokov really makes you work hard with this one. Glad to have finished it, but the frustration with the book sometimes made the reading experience less than pleasant. Nabokov's writing is nonetheless enchanting to read.