A review by margaritium
Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked the book, hated the narrator (as everyone should to a pedophile). The unreliable narraatorn has a very twisted mind , I was disgusted by him which shows how well the author has made the character to arouse such strong feelings fromt the readers.
Graphic: Alcohol, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Stalking, Child abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic relationship