Laughter in the Dark by Vladimir Nabokov

Laughter in the Dark

Vladimir Nabokov

292 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics literary funny sad medium-paced

Description

"Once upon a time there lived in Berlin, Germany, a man called Albinus. He was rich, respectable, happy; one day he abandoned his wife for the sake of a youthful mistress; he loved; was not loved; and his life ended in disaster." Thus begins Vladi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 698 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 38%
funny 37%
sad 31%
emotional 22%
reflective 18%
mysterious 16%
challenging 11%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 23%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.86

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