novelesque_life's review against another edition
1.0
1 STARS
"Lolita is a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, written in English & published in 1955 in Paris, in 1958 in NY & in 1959 in London. It was later translated by its Russian-native author into Russian. The novel is notable for its controversial subject: the protagonist & unreliable narrator, a 37–38-year-old literature professor, Humbert Humbert, is obsessed with the 12-year-old Dolores Haze, with whom he becomes sexually involved after he becomes her stepfather. "Lolita" is his private nickname for Dolores." (From Amazon)
I know it is supposed to be a classic and while it is well-written I did not care for the characters or the story.
"Lolita is a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, written in English & published in 1955 in Paris, in 1958 in NY & in 1959 in London. It was later translated by its Russian-native author into Russian. The novel is notable for its controversial subject: the protagonist & unreliable narrator, a 37–38-year-old literature professor, Humbert Humbert, is obsessed with the 12-year-old Dolores Haze, with whom he becomes sexually involved after he becomes her stepfather. "Lolita" is his private nickname for Dolores." (From Amazon)
I know it is supposed to be a classic and while it is well-written I did not care for the characters or the story.
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Rape, Abandonment, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Violence, Sexual harassment, Murder, Incest, Death of parent, Gun violence, Classism, and Child abuse
shay_00's review against another edition
dark
reflective
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
3.75
mrears0_0's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Death of parent, Incest, Car accident, Murder, Kidnapping, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Rape, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
hypatiasilver's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.5
greendaynerd's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Pedophilia
theycallmechiara's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
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
3.75
This novel follows a disgusting main character falling further into frustration and insanity.
My rating obviously refers to the writing and not to the plot itself.
Nabokov impressively brought together a disgusting plot and beautiful, clever writing.
My rating obviously refers to the writing and not to the plot itself.
Nabokov impressively brought together a disgusting plot and beautiful, clever writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
flip_out_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
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