Laughter in the Dark by Vladimir Nabokov

Laughter in the Dark

Vladimir Nabokov

292 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

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"Once upon a time there lived in Berlin, Germany, a man called Albinus. He was rich, respectable, happy; one day he abandoned his wife for the sake of a youthful mistress; he loved; was not loved; and his life ended in disaster." Thus begins Vl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,219 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
funny 41%
tense 39%
sad 34%
emotional 25%
reflective 20%
mysterious 19%
challenging 10%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 30%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.9

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