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272 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679727224
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 August 1990
Description
Nabokov's third novel, The Luzhin Defense, is a chilling story of obsession and madness. As a young boy, Luzhin was unattractive, distracted, withdrawn, sullen--an enigma to his parents and an object of ridicule to his classmates. He takes up ches...
Community Reviews Summary of 784 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
challenging 36%
sad 32%
tense 32%
emotional 22%
mysterious 22%
funny 8%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 43% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
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Domestic abuse, SuicideMinor
Suicide attempt272 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679727224
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 August 1990
Description
Nabokov's third novel, The Luzhin Defense, is a chilling story of obsession and madness. As a young boy, Luzhin was unattractive, distracted, withdrawn, sullen--an enigma to his parents and an object of ridicule to his classmates. He takes up ches...
Community Reviews Summary of 784 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
challenging 36%
sad 32%
tense 32%
emotional 22%
mysterious 22%
funny 8%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 43% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, SuicideMinor
Suicide attempt