Laughter in the Dark by Vladimir Nabokov

Laughter in the Dark

Vladimir Nabokov

199 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics literary funny sad medium-paced

Description

Albinus - rich, married middle-aged and respectable - is an art critic and aspiring filmmaker who lusts after the coquettish young cinema usherette Margot. Gradually he seduces her and convinces himself he is irresistible to her, but Margot has ot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 824 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
funny 37%
tense 37%
sad 32%
emotional 24%
mysterious 18%
reflective 16%
challenging 11%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 28%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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