Lolita (Vladimir Nabokov) - Book Review

Delusion, obsession and dubious ethical choices swirl around in the head of this unreliable narrator.

'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov details the disturbed account of Humbert Humbert's (the narrator) fantasy with the young Dolores Haze (Lolita). Humbert lusts after 'nymphets' and begins a semi-consensual sexual relationship with the underage Lolita. However the relationship is perhaps not all it seems as the delirium and bizarre behaviour of Humbert become more apparent.

I summarised the book as follows. "Don't be fooled by the general controversy surrounding the book, I found it be rather mild. It barely hints at a consensual relationship and overall is rather condemning of Humbert's actions. It's cleverly written as your initial impressions of Humbert and Lolita will likely change as the twisted narration becomes hazier. The prose, plot line and style are all fantastic."

I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:00) - Synopsis
(6:03) - Nymphets: Sex meets controversy
(12:30) - Obsession: The breeding ground for delusion
(18:59) - Personal Observations/Takeaways
(27:13) - Summary


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