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kirstikka's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I absolutely adore Nabokov's virtuotic use of language. It really has a sublime feel to it. The plot begins to intensify towards the ending of the book, which made me beg for a climax in the last pages - and I wasn't disappointed. I was left wondering, how much of a metaphor the blindness actually was! Love is blind indeed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, and Gun violence
stindex's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
It’s like unrefined Lolita with no self-reflection from the pedophile character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism, Gun violence, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail
another_dahlia's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Infidelity and Car accident
brooklyn1's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It is a good book. I like unlikable characters and old-style dramas. However, I think it could have done more to stay compelling throughout.
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, and Murder