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A review by emily_adams_98
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Found it surprisingly engrossing and easy to submerge myself into the protagonist’s mind. Beautifully written, often had to reread passages i had skimmed over in order to fully appreciate the poetry of the descriptions. Thought it was interesting how the protagonist was simultaneously aware of the perversity of his actions and seemed convinced of his own ability to reason it away.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment