Has anyone read Lolita?

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dalek · 25/06/2014 15:57

Has anyone read this? The narrator is really annoying me - finding it difficult to motivate myself to finish it.

Tell me it's worth persevering

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HumphreyCobbler · 25/06/2014 17:49

He wasn't even writing in his first language, was he? Amazing.

MiddleAgeMiddleEngland · 25/06/2014 17:47

Yes, but as part of a university course many years ago. I remember finding it interesting, but haven't felt the urge to re-read it since, unlike many of my set texts.

victrixludorem · 25/06/2014 16:26

It is well worth it. Flesh creeping but beautifully written. You are not supposed to warm to the disgusting narrator! It gives an insight, 'tis all. Keep going, as it is a classic that was way ahead of its time.

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dalek · 25/06/2014 16:24

Thanks ladies - I will try for a bit longer but might have to bin it.

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TheHoundsBitch · 25/06/2014 16:15

I'm having trouble getting into it, I DL an excerpt to my Nook and enjoyed it but when I DL the whole book I couldn't find my spot and got v confused I haven't picked it up for weeks now.

showtunesgirl · 25/06/2014 16:14

I loved Lolita but yes, if the "voice" of the book isn't speaking to you, then stop. It just isn't for you!

Francagoestohollywood · 25/06/2014 16:13

Yes, I read it almost 20 yrs ago and I really enjoyed it. I always enjoy reading Nabakov, such a sublime and complex narrator. My fav novel is The real life of Sebastian Knight.

Not sure this helps though . If you don't like it, stop reading anyway!

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