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(4.5) Amazing style, a pleasure to read, if of a distasteful subject
The voice that Nabokov adopts for his character, Humbert, was impressive...learned, slightly sociopathic, creepy, neurotic. Just a flat-out well written novel. My first Nabokov...I'll be reading more. Somehow just can't give it 5 stars...perhaps just the pedophilia holds me back?
I did notice that you have to pay pretty close attention as he makes many oblique references to things you've read about earlier in the novel. No good e ...more
The voice that Nabokov adopts for his character, Humbert, was impressive...learned, slightly sociopathic, creepy, neurotic. Just a flat-out well written novel. My first Nabokov...I'll be reading more. Somehow just can't give it 5 stars...perhaps just the pedophilia holds me back?
I did notice that you have to pay pretty close attention as he makes many oblique references to things you've read about earlier in the novel. No good e ...more
I started reading this book that I borrowed from the library just a few days before I left London. I couldn't finish it because I was very busy. However, I have grown to really like this book. I felt like I was involved in the story. Every word from Humbert toyed with my emotion. It was amazing. I should get a hold of this book and finish what I have started!
Finally got back to reading this book and all I can say is, this might be one of weirdest books I've ever read! It's yuckie but at the same ...more
Finally got back to reading this book and all I can say is, this might be one of weirdest books I've ever read! It's yuckie but at the same ...more
I loved this book.
I think everyone should read it. Nobakov has a very unique and awesome way of writing that allows you to see Humbert Humbert's flaws and make you feel such utter pity for a character that would normally turn your stomach.
The plot and the characters are both really well written. Humbert Humbert's second-hand life is a gloriously sad tale that is like watching a train-wreck. You just can't look away. ...more
I think everyone should read it. Nobakov has a very unique and awesome way of writing that allows you to see Humbert Humbert's flaws and make you feel such utter pity for a character that would normally turn your stomach.
The plot and the characters are both really well written. Humbert Humbert's second-hand life is a gloriously sad tale that is like watching a train-wreck. You just can't look away. ...more
A book I'd never have appreciated without my Wuthering Heights experience (see that review if you're confused).
Great writing style - twisted and disturbing plot with complicated character development.
Unfortunately, a timeless theme in our society that values girls and the flightiness of teenagers as companions and partners over mature and thoughtful women. ...more
Great writing style - twisted and disturbing plot with complicated character development.
Unfortunately, a timeless theme in our society that values girls and the flightiness of teenagers as companions and partners over mature and thoughtful women. ...more
Feb 01, 2008
Gerald
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it was amazing
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Nicole
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