Hello All,
I was wondering what you thought of the book "Lolita"? ive heard it was a rele awsome read and was wondering if it was worth getting?
2006-10-24 16:38:13 · 8 answers · asked by ..... 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It is a really good book, but very difficult to read. I have actually put it down and walked away several times because it's very difficult to read the justifications of a pedophile. If you think you can handle reading a grown man describe how a 12 year old girl has seduced him...then go for it. Stylistically, it's beautiful. Nbyakov is a wonderful writer, but his subject matter is usually contraversial, as is the case with Lolita.
2006-10-24 16:42:29 · answer #1 · answered by imhalf_the_sourgirl_iused_tobe 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I had to read Lolita at school, many years ago, and it was a real eye-opener. It deals with some really heavy material, and is basically asking if the guy was a pedophile and in the wrong, or was the girl too advanced for her years and gave the guy no chance....but it is also a love story, but not one you are ever likely to find the "norm". very controversial, even all these years on.
Personal preference is that it is a good book, if disturbing at times. If you think you can handle the subject matter then i would recommend it as a good read.
2006-10-24 23:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by dellc_uk 1 · 15⤊ 0⤋
I was barely 18 when I read it, so it was easier to get beyond the thought of an adult having such strong feelings for a adolescent girl. I would not recommend it for anyone younger than 17 or 18, as it is sexually excplicit and deals with sexual abuse and promiscuity.
The book itself is wel-written and a fascinating story. The subject matter is highly controversial, which is possibly why the book continues to have good sales.
2006-10-25 18:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by leahivan 2 · 11⤊ 1⤋
I just read Lolita! It is an extremely interesting book because you find yourself in the mind of and sympathizing with someone who is in a relationship with a child. There is randomly placed morbid/off hand humor, which I loved.
2006-10-25 17:38:20 · answer #4 · answered by thinkmenaive 1 · 15⤊ 0⤋
It is an awesome work. How people ever interpret the Lolita's character as a slut boggles my mind. Sick.
2006-10-24 23:41:46 · answer #5 · answered by Janice 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
it's great
2006-10-25 06:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by ♫Pavic♫ 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
rent the newer movie...it is soo good.
2006-10-24 23:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by pinky 1 · 9⤊ 7⤋
i have not read it
2006-10-24 23:40:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 34⤋