La vraie vie de Sebastian Knight by Vladimir Nabokov, Vladimir Nabokov
La vraie vie de Sebastian Knight

Vladimir Nabokov, Vladimir Nabokov

La vraie vie de Sebastian Knight

Vladimir Nabokov, Vladimir Nabokov

309 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective, intellectually layered narratives that explore the complexities of identity and creativity through meticulously crafted prose.

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"I am very happy that you liked that little book," wrote Vladimir Nabokov to Edmund Wilson in 1941. "As I think I told you, I wrote it five years ago, in Paris, on the implement called bidet as a writing desk--because we lived in one room and I ha...

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3.91
based on 645 reviews

Moods

reflective: 83%

mysterious: 63%

sad: 47%

emotional: 41%

challenging: 36%

dark: 22%

funny: 16%

tense: 16%

inspiring: 13%

adventurous: 11%

lighthearted: 11%

informative: 5%

hopeful: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
22% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
75% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
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No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

62% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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