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Lolita

Lolita

Our review

From the beginning, the word "eroticism" has been on our minds, but to tell the truth, we believe that eroticism lies in the mind of the reader, as there is no malice in the author in turning this story into a spicy novel. That said, we found Lolita to be a wonderful novel. We certainly don't approve of Humbert's behavior, but Nabokov has the ability to show us a lustful and perfidious character contemplating a crime.

This controversial novel narrates the obsession of Humbert Humbert, a middle-aged man, with Dolores Haze, a 12-year-old girl. Through masterful prose laden with irony, Nabokov explores the limits of desire, morality, and manipulation. With exquisite writing, he makes you feel Humbert's sick and cruel love.

It's a novel that, instead of being censored, should be read more often to understand certain societal patterns. A highly recommended read. However, if you are very sensitive to injustices against children, we recommend you choose another novel.

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Synopsis

Humbert Humbert writes down the story of his life: from his birth to his obsession with pre-teenagers, due to an unfulfilled childhood love. The core of the story comes when Humbert falls in love with his landlady's 12-year-old daughter. The little girl resembles his past love so much that he can't help his attraction. Things get worse when the girl's mother tells him that either he marries her, or he has to leave the house.

About the Author

Vladimir Nabokov (Saint Petersburg, 1899 - Switzerland, 1977) was born into an aristocratic Russian family. After the October Revolution, his family went into exile and he studied at Cambridge. In 1940, he emigrated to the United States, where he taught literature and changed his literary language to English. His most famous novel, Lolita (1955), caused great controversy but solidified his literary reputation. In addition to being a novelist, he was a passionate entomologist.

Technical Specifications

  • Pages: 389

  • Author: Vladimir Nabokov

  • Publisher: Anagrama

  • Binding: Paperback

  • Edition: 2023

  • ISBN: 9788433960177

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