Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

316 reviews

alicemorrison1029's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

i feel dirty giving this a 5 star review, but i also think that it deserves nothing less. it does it’s job perfectly; it makes you uncomfortable while still drawing you into the story, and is so very beautifully written. while there was a constant pit of disgust in my stomach, i enjoyed finding all the moments where the true nature of the “relationship” shone through HH’s unreliable narration. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Rape, and Child abuse

frizzster's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, and Murder

indywalsh's review against another edition

TRAUMATISED literally traumatised I got half-way and then asked myself why I was putting myself through this! so I stopped and you should too <3 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Pedophilia

Minor: Death of parent and Kidnapping

Read this only when in a very sound mental state or don't read it at all <3

aaliyahjn's review against another edition

I really tried to get through this book because it was touted as good litEraTuRe. But I wanted to vomit the entire 15% that I read and I cannot go any further. Kudos to all of those who can finish this book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia

morenowagain's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, Incest, Murder, Violence, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Kidnapping

bycath's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Child abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Classism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Murder, Pregnancy, and Violence

chaya_v's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

Horrifying content but form is brilliant. When looking at the writing only this is a masterpiece. But the content makes it impossible for me to rate this higher. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Death of parent, Incest, Car accident, Murder, Kidnapping, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Rape, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse

nisha_111's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Rape, Incest, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Death, Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Car accident, Child abuse, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Murder, Pedophilia, and Stalking

sleepyriv's review against another edition

dark reflective tense slow-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Car accident, Gun violence, Incest, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

booksbeforelooks's review against another edition

challenging dark sad medium-paced

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

4.5

Going into this book I was worried at what view it would take on the obviously appalling nature of Humber’s Humber, however the author made it clear through his writing and notes that this was something rightfully viewed as disgusting. It was well paced, informative and an enjoyable (if that is the right word) narrative. The only trouble being that frequently, the author would speak in untranslated French and even with my rusty skills, google translate was often in play. A heart wrenching exploration of betrayal, trauma and lust. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, and Pedophilia