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When i first wanted to read the book, it was out of curiosity, as i love so called "shocking" or controversial reads. When i started reading it, it felt like reading some horror novel.... The main character or pervert is disgusting and twisted. He sees little girls as "nymphets", which is obviously wrong and just weird. I thought to myself that i am going to put this book down and not read any further. Never the less, i continued. As i progressed, i could see the story, the bigger picture more c
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Very, very rarely do I give up on finishing books. But I just could not finish this. It was too disgusting, too disturbing, and I absolutely loathe Humbert Humbert. I just could not read one more word from his perspective. If I had a physical copy of this book (as opposed to having it on my Nook), I would have thrown it across the room. And, rather than store it on my shelf, instead of donating it to a library, I probably would have thrown it into the burn pile.
Yes, the writing was beautiful. B ...more
Yes, the writing was beautiful. B ...more
Always one of my favorites to reread.
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