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Lolita

Vladimir Nabokov

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Jul 24, 2007 Alien rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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

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Jul 16, 2007 Kerith rated it really liked it

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

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Jul 18, 2007 Anna rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Nabokov used fabulous langauge to show Humbert Humbert's fantasies about Dolores, who is beautiful and a little vulgar. There are descriptions of provincional America in 1950s. Good lecture. ...more

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