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A review by shalashaska
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I'd give Lolita four stars but man, that was a drag...
Personally lowered score from preference, book feels dragged out too long for inconsequential things before just before the ending, then ending abruptly... But it adds to the shock. Just wasn't too satisfied, but it is Lolita, once again.
Very uncomfortable, but that is warranted. Had to put down book in disgust multiple times, one point leaving the book for a week before finishing it.
Prose is flowery, nice writing style, as Humbert puts it; "You can always count on a murderer for a fancy prose style".
I feel connected to the book, being a survivor of sexual abuse, and I really sympathise for Dolores; Humbert is a true monster in every shape and form.
Lolita is a heartbreaking and harrowing tale about abuse. Nabokov's masterpiece filled with irony poignant social commentary.
Hate the content though, so hard to stomach, I don't think I'll reread anytime soon, and I do not recommend for the light hearted, one of the hardest reads I've done yet.
Personally lowered score from preference, book feels dragged out too long for inconsequential things before just before the ending, then ending abruptly... But it adds to the shock. Just wasn't too satisfied, but it is Lolita, once again.
Very uncomfortable, but that is warranted. Had to put down book in disgust multiple times, one point leaving the book for a week before finishing it.
Prose is flowery, nice writing style, as Humbert puts it; "You can always count on a murderer for a fancy prose style".
I feel connected to the book, being a survivor of sexual abuse, and I really sympathise for Dolores; Humbert is a true monster in every shape and form.
Lolita is a heartbreaking and harrowing tale about abuse. Nabokov's masterpiece filled with irony poignant social commentary.
Hate the content though, so hard to stomach, I don't think I'll reread anytime soon, and I do not recommend for the light hearted, one of the hardest reads I've done yet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Child abuse