Bend Sinister by Vladimir Nabokov

Bend Sinister

Vladimir Nabokov with Robert Blumenfeld (Narrator)

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The first novel Nabokov wrote while living in America and the most overtly political novel he ever wrote, Bend Sinister is a modern classic. While it is filled with veiled puns and characteristically delightful wordplay, it is, first and foremost,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
challenging 53%
funny 46%
reflective 30%
sad 30%
tense 30%
emotional 23%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.68

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