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A review by dannilmp
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
dark
tense
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
2.0
A book selected as I have always maintained an interest in reading the classics, however, I don't think I'll ever be reading this one again. It is a very challenging read that I would caution people to read on trigger warnings before even opening the book.
Firstly, it is rather intriguing to try and understand the mind of an individual who is a pedophile, as it is not something you get an option to read about a lot. Trying to see what it is that makes someone behave in such a manner (especially reading this with the knowledge of a psychology degree) made this the only reason I perservered to the end of the book.
However, there were many a times I had to put this down just because the material was too disturbing to continue reading, and I definelty wouldn't recommend spending the time reading it, a summary online will do!
Firstly, it is rather intriguing to try and understand the mind of an individual who is a pedophile, as it is not something you get an option to read about a lot. Trying to see what it is that makes someone behave in such a manner (especially reading this with the knowledge of a psychology degree) made this the only reason I perservered to the end of the book.
However, there were many a times I had to put this down just because the material was too disturbing to continue reading, and I definelty wouldn't recommend spending the time reading it, a summary online will do!