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A review by peripetia
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
4.0
I read this as an audiobook with Jeremy Irons as the narrator - he was absolutely disgusting and therefore perfect for this book. (Although I have to say that his American accent is terrible, but we can let that slide since this story is told by a person who does not speak that accent)
I thought this was brilliant in many ways. The endless lists and meanderings did honestly just bore me.
I feel like many people have not read this very carefully and are, to be frank, missing the point. You're in the perspective of the abuser, but you do understand from his subtle remarks that he is sick and that "Dolly" is not enjoying or actively participating in this "relationship" as she is a child that has been persistently groomed.
I might re-read this at some point to take in the writing better, but for now I need a break. This book will, however, stay with me, probably forever.
I thought this was brilliant in many ways. The endless lists and meanderings did honestly just bore me.
I feel like many people have not read this very carefully and are, to be frank, missing the point. You're in the perspective of the abuser, but you do understand from his subtle remarks that he is sick and that "Dolly" is not enjoying or actively participating in this "relationship" as she is a child that has been persistently groomed.
I might re-read this at some point to take in the writing better, but for now I need a break. This book will, however, stay with me, probably forever.