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Jun 16, 2010

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review by Adrianna. January 04, 2010

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Book Review: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

Click here to read the book quotes. As most of Nabokov's books are, this one was an exceptional joy to read. Even though the subject matter is deplorable, the writing style, imagery, and emotions that comprise this story make it a great piece of literary fiction. As I read the book, I found myself in another time and place that was described by a detestable pedophile named Humbert Humbert. From the very beginning of the book, it's easy … more

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Quick Tip by IsraelDrazin. June 20, 2011

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It has been awhile since I read this book and others by the author. I recommend it highly. Most people think of it only as a sex book. In fact the name Lolita has become synonomous with sex with a young girl. However, these peope are ovelooking the fact that this is a very well-written book.

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review by quinnsmom. February 11, 2010

A wonderful book that should not be missed!

my edition Lolita is one of those books that you're either going to love or you're going to hate. I choose the former -- it is simply superb. I fell in love with Nabokov after reading Pale Fire, but I'd never read Lolita. Truthfully, this book has been sitting on my bookshelf for years, because I was hesitant to read it due to the subject matter. Yes, the main character is a pedophile, yes, the subject in question … more

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review by Lauren328. July 06, 2010

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Poetry, Not Prose

Vladimir Nabokov writes Lolita with an elegance that is more similar to poetry than prose. Despite Russian being his native tongue, he masters the English language with an ease and grace that is difficult to find in many writers. Although the book has been banned in the past and the subject matter often troubles moral purists and schoolteachers alike, the book is written in such a way that is tasteful and beautiful. Humbert Humbert’s love for Lolita is forbidden, … more

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review by Leah_Bell. May 19, 2010

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Nabokov wrote a book that is nothing short of Genius

This book is simply beautiful! Most people may think beautiful is a strange word to describe a love relationship between a very young girl and her much elder admirer, but Nabokov succeeds in writing the book in a way that denies all pre-conceived opinions. He is able to strip age from the two characters in order to reveal true human emotions in an entirely new spectrum. The plot is original and unpredictable and follows the "couple" as middle-aged Humbert traverses the country from one … more

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review by lepetitejojo. June 08, 2010

One of My Favorite Reads

This is, in my humble opinion, one of the greatest books written in the 20th century, not that I'm into hyperbole, but if my mom and any copy of this book were falling out of an airplane, and I could only save one- bye, mom. This is the story, at least on the surface, of a middle- aged man in love with a 12 year old girl. More importantly, this is an immaculately written book about desires that deviate from society's accepted norms. It is also an example … more

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Quick Tip by SirNate. July 13, 2010

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This book is beautifully written about disgusting events. It's great, but it seriously drags.

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Quick Tip by Sweet_Martha. July 09, 2010

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Lolita is an amazing book for the alliteration alone!

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Quick Tip by ReisenJen. July 03, 2010

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slightly disturbing tale but definitely a fair commentary on our culture

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Quick Tip by Lauren328. July 02, 2010

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Nabokov's writing is absolutely beautiful. It's like reading poetry, not prose!

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Lolita (1955) is a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, first written in English and published in 1955 in Paris, later translated by the author into Russian and published in 1958 in New York. The book is internationally famous for its innovative style and infamous for its controversial subject: the protagonist and unreliable narrator, middle aged Humbert Humbert, becomes obsessed and sexually involved with a twelve-year-old girl named Dolores Haze.

After its publication, Nabokov's Lolita attained a classic status, becoming one of the best-known and most controversial examples of 20th century literature. The name "Lolita" has entered pop culture to describe a sexually precocious young girl. The novel was adapted to film in 1962 and again in 1997.

Lolita is listed in the TIME 100 Best English-language Novels from 1923 to 2005. It is fourth on the Modern Library's 1998 list of the 100 Best Novels of the 20th century.

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