Despair by Vladimir Nabokov

249 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction classics dark funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Self-satisfied, delighting in the many fascinating quirks of his own personality, Hermann Hermann is perhaps not to be taken too seriously. But then a chance meeting with a man he believes to be his double reveals a frightening 'split' in Hermann'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 667 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
funny 59%
mysterious 40%
challenging 36%
reflective 26%
tense 17%
adventurous 10%
sad 7%
emotional 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 41%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.83

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