Lolita
by Vladimir Nabokov | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 014102349x Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 014102349x Global Overview for this book
Registered by 
Gizmopuddy
of Maynooth, Co. Kildare Ireland on 6/1/2010
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
Gizmopuddy of Maynooth, Co. Kildare Ireland on 6/1/2010 This Book is Currently in the Wild!
2 journalers for this copy...
Though an extemely well written book, I cannot say I enjoyed it. The plot was incredibly disturbing, and I didn't warm to any of the characters. Even the victim didn't appeal to me.
I didn't like the ending, I would have liked to have see the creepy pervert have his comeuppance. I know some people would say he had, but I would like to have seen him prosecuted to to the full letter of the law, and then imprisoned, manipulated and abused the way he imprisoned, manipulated and abused Lolita.
And for those who refer to this as a love story. That is the most sickening and disturbing take of all. This is in no way whatsoever a love story. It is a story of downright abuse
And as for it being a comedy - not remotely funny
I didn't like the ending, I would have liked to have see the creepy pervert have his comeuppance. I know some people would say he had, but I would like to have seen him prosecuted to to the full letter of the law, and then imprisoned, manipulated and abused the way he imprisoned, manipulated and abused Lolita.
And for those who refer to this as a love story. That is the most sickening and disturbing take of all. This is in no way whatsoever a love story. It is a story of downright abuse
And as for it being a comedy - not remotely funny
Reserved for Roxy4
Given to Roxy4 at June BCie meet up
Thanks Gizmo!
Not sure when I'll get round to reading this one. I'm not sure it's one for the holidays!
Not sure when I'll get round to reading this one. I'm not sure it's one for the holidays!
Finally managed to read this last summer, only 4 years after receiving it from Gizmopuddy!
I can't say that i enjoyed this book either. I think I put off reading it for a long time because of its subject matter but I'm glad now that it is off the tbr pile!
It is definitely very well written and researched although a lot of the obscure references went a bit over my head. I didn't like the book well enough to spend time researching all the hidden symbols etc as I think Nabokov was writing more about other things other than just the main plot. I suspect that a second read would show more hidden depths but I'm afraid i didn't like it well enough for that to happen.
Will release at the bookcrossing meeting tonight at the Long Stone Pub Dublin.
I can't say that i enjoyed this book either. I think I put off reading it for a long time because of its subject matter but I'm glad now that it is off the tbr pile!
It is definitely very well written and researched although a lot of the obscure references went a bit over my head. I didn't like the book well enough to spend time researching all the hidden symbols etc as I think Nabokov was writing more about other things other than just the main plot. I suspect that a second read would show more hidden depths but I'm afraid i didn't like it well enough for that to happen.
Will release at the bookcrossing meeting tonight at the Long Stone Pub Dublin.
Journal Entry 6 by Roxy4 at The Long Stone Pub (OBCZ) in Dublin, Co. Dublin Ireland on Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Released 9 yrs ago (9/16/2014 UTC) at The Long Stone Pub (OBCZ) in Dublin, Co. Dublin Ireland
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