gigizerlotti's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
so many thoughts with this one. i read the first half months ago and put it down once humbert had lolita all to himself. i found it stale and hard to read after that. but i finished the other half in a day. so i don’t know. nabokov’s writing is beautiful, an absolute masterclass on exquisite vocabulary and themes. that being said it got a bit repetitive. it could’ve done better if it were 100 pages shorter but it is what it is and still manages to captivate and shock. i’m leaving this a changed person, and at the end of the day that’s all a book should do. i want to watch the movie, read about this, it’s incredibly interesting. i really enjoyed it and will probably revisit.
bellvswvn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
livmvel's review against another edition
5.0
incredible piece of literature. i will never ever reread it
bellesbooks__'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
another_dahlia's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Alcoholism, Gun violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Car accident
katferr03's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
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
therealmette's review against another edition
5.0
It's been a long time that I've read a book so beautiful in its language.
Maybe you'll find it hard to get through the first chapters, but once you're past them, it's hard to put the book away.
I am in awe of Nabokov, his prologue is incredible and true, and this book is one of the best, best I've ever read.
What an experience.
Maybe you'll find it hard to get through the first chapters, but once you're past them, it's hard to put the book away.
I am in awe of Nabokov, his prologue is incredible and true, and this book is one of the best, best I've ever read.
What an experience.
maricopta's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
larastefani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5