A review by nikwui
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I’d recommend this book to those who enjoyed Jun’ichiro Tanizaki’s Naomi. Although, this is much harder to suggest as a potential read. Lolita is an incredible look into the rotten minds that take advantage of minors and seem to think that a sufficient amount of perceivable intelligence will save them from being judged (rightly so) by the law and society. 

I have never felt more disturbed by such a well written piece of work in my life. If you walk away from this novel thinking it was a love story, I hope you grow a few brain cells or a brain entirely. 

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