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wesbian's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
a very uncomfortable read. nabakov's 'floral' writing directly contrasts the disgusting thoughts of humber and makes the experience of reading this ovel confusing. took me roughly 5 months to finish it as i kept having to take many breaks due to how dark the subject of this book is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, and Child abuse
lyssey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cherubssong's review against another edition
4.0
The plot left a bitter taste in my mouth; it was a challenge I set for myself, to read this book fully. I can safely say that I have done that and thanks to years of therapy, can stomach the similarities between Lolita's predicament and my own.
But I suppose the plot wasn't all that kept me morbidly curious - the language and descriptions (that were pages long at times) painted such a wonderous, dream-like images. Which, I suppose, is reminiscent of Humbert's outlook on his crimes and how he romanticises and downplays his actions. He always has his rose coloured glasses on.
I may have missed the entire point to this book, but that is my interpretation. I enjoyed it, if not for the words, but for the satisfaction of finishing something that would affect me without too many emotional repercussions.
But I suppose the plot wasn't all that kept me morbidly curious - the language and descriptions (that were pages long at times) painted such a wonderous, dream-like images. Which, I suppose, is reminiscent of Humbert's outlook on his crimes and how he romanticises and downplays his actions. He always has his rose coloured glasses on.
I may have missed the entire point to this book, but that is my interpretation. I enjoyed it, if not for the words, but for the satisfaction of finishing something that would affect me without too many emotional repercussions.
nypho_maniac's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I threw up
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Murder, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Incest
nanecat's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
raship_shivani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
plathandthebelljar's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Pregnancy, Rape, and Mental illness
Minor: Child death
nicolaburton's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
nerv_atz's review against another edition
4.0
I seriously don't know how to rate this book. It was horrible but at the same time extremely well written.