fiction classics literary challenging dark slow-paced

361 pages | first published 1955

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Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged, fastidious college professor. He also likes little girls. And none more so than Lolita, who he'll do anything to possess. Is he in love or insane? A silver-tongued poet or a pervert? A tortured soul or a monster?!...
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Summary of 33242 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
challenging 64%
tense 39%
sad 36%
emotional 28%
reflective 26%
funny 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 34%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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