Leilani answers “is this book disturbing in bits?”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Lolita:

is this book disturbing in bits?

Leilani I think any book with this subject matter is going to be dangerously traumatic if you have ever been the victim of childhood sexual abuse, even if you…moreI think any book with this subject matter is going to be dangerously traumatic if you have ever been the victim of childhood sexual abuse, even if you don't remember it. It could recover repressed memories from childhood and lead to a mental breakdown.
When I started reading it as a teen I just thought HH was pathetic and stupid and couldn't relate to him in the slightest, so I didn't continue reading it.(less)

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