Most reviews from females on You Tube, never mention that it is the funniest novels ever written. Is there a fear in admitting this?

Great review! I loved this!

Personally, the novel becomes more perverted because it is written in the first person. If the story were told by Lolita herself or someone who looked on them I think it would be a completely different reaction to the reader. Honestly, I cannot understand why Nabakov wrote this novel....it opens a door that is dangerous. There cannot be any excuse for "the love of nymphets" and described the ages of a number as between 9 and 14. We call it paedophilia whatever Nabakov wanted us to call it. Read it but felt extremely sick because there doesn't really have someone to defend the victim.

Thankyou for your opinion on this topic. Especially when discussing your past in highschool I feel that literature from other perspectives specifically from what you described is good.

I appreciated this review because I couldn't get through that book myself. I couldn't wait to read it. But too many times she didn't get to the point the book

Wow this video made me want to pick up this book rn and start reading it! Your thoughts and opinions almost moved me to tears.

@mickeysbooktubeexperiment3029 Hi Mickey, Congratulations on overcoming your difficulty filming this: you did a splendid job, and I enjoyed getting to know you from this episode!!! I can so absolutely relate to the anxiety of being before a camera and speaking. One would think that it should be no big deal to do such a thing, especially from the comfort and safety of our own homes/spaces without others being around and just talking to our phone, yet I find it an incredibly difficult ordeal to experience. I share your love for reading and writing, and I think we share similar careers. I think that quite coincidentally, we may even live in the same state: you on the west side and me on the far east side of the mitten . 😉

One of my favorite Lolita reviews. You unpacked so many interesting aspects. Thanks!

I have read no other author more over the past few years than James Baldwin. This young friend has done such a great job describing Another Country , and the social commentary behind it . A plus review my friend

Thanks so much for your review. This book meant so much to me. I've also gotten my mom (an older white lady) to read it and she just cried throughout, at the pain and suffering those people can't escape from. I hope we can unite a bit more to protect the innocent and heal this suffering.

Hey Mickey; is that your name? Hope it is, I recommend "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" by Ottessa Moshfegh. Enjoy 😎👍🏾

"He broke my heart. You merely broke my life"

I tried to read it and it was just too intellectually challenging for me. After a few hundred pages I noticed I was just reading the words without being able to take them in anymore. Heads of to you, you're obviously a much better reader than I'll ever be.

thank you

I read this in college and was triggered beyond belief because my dad is Humbert Humbert. My whole life consisted of trying to figure out what was real and what wasn't. I've been considering rereading this now that I'm 46 and healed from the trauma. I think that I shouldn't read it, but I really appreciate your perspective on this book. I feel like you got some good things from it and you're so well spoken. I wish you still made videos.

This book can be a lot to take in for someone trying to enjoy it without the historical and cultural context. The book spans multiple generations, multiple languages, multiple religions, multiple countries etc all of which have to be learned side by side to make sense of what the author is trying to convey. I have seen many positive reviews of this book by Brits who I think understand post-colonial literature well because their own history is intertwined with that of many other countries. Naturally, they would experience it a little better than Americans. As suggested by a few others, it's worth spending some time researching all the events described there or perhaps inviting a person w/ more historical or cultural context to read it with you.

I have to give you props! (pardon me if this sounds condescending) i have noticed that most people, particularly women, find this story repulsive beyond any literary merit it may deserve. Rarely have I heard anyone share my appreciation for the linguistic acumen with which he tells his story. Much like if somebody spray painted a repulsive, but photo-real and powerful rendition of a scene, most folks would be too busy saying, "that is disgusting" to notice that the image, although created by spray paint is so realistic looking as to pass for a photograph at first glance.

I get your point....never read pynchon, u will feel so frustrated

"impressed, but annoyed" pretty much sums up my reaction too,

Her name is not Lolita. Her name is Delores, Lolita is the name her abuser called her.

3:19 basically the lolita 1995 movie LOL

Awesome!

Yoo, how do you get all these statistics? Awesome!!

I loved this review, regardless of it's age. Fantastic work. Would love to see more genuine takes on books like these. <3

You compliment the authors writing, and I have to compliment the way you are able to put this review into words so beautifully. I have an awful time articulating my thoughts and this video was like scratching an itch in my brain. If you haven't already read American Psycho, it's another great unreliable narrator story with an ambiguous ending, but it's definitely a lot to stomach, less in an emotional way like Lolita but more so just straight up gore.

The book was very good. I take from the book that there is a convoluted knot of challenges facing the prosecution of homicide in Watts and other high crime areas. The systemic issues developed over time that have caused black folks to distrust cops and the legal system are a main issue. This has led witnesses to avoid testifying against perpetrators since the cops can’t adequately protect the witnesses from retaliation from others in the community. And there are so many homicides that the detectives can’t adequately solve even half of them. So many problems layered on problems that it makes the whole situation just sad.

The author really mastered the art of making your skin crawl with beautiful prose. I had thought Lolita was a love story; instead it turned out to be the diary of a rapist.

looking for 'Adel' aka 'without e' this is ur fav book.

watching in 2021!!!! wished I had picked this book up five years earlier

Very much enjoyed your analysis. I want to speak up for Dolly, as she called herself. Her personality and voice are **almost** buried by the power of Humbert's narrative -- but he doesn't quite succeed, which is another aspect of the novel's brilliance. By carefully observing what Dolly does and says, and ignoring H.'s interpretations of her actions, Nabokov shows the reader the traumatized child that she is. Think of the tennis lesson, where her form is perfect, but she has no desire to win. (She probably doesn't think she can, not just in tennis, but in any way -- she's virtually a hostage. ) And her schoolteacher's perspective on her lack of interest in sex education, which the teacher comically attributes to an overly-protective upbringing. Of course, it's not actually lack of interest, but traumatized revulsion.

Such a powerful book by Nabokov! Do check out our take on the book at our blog: bookishque.com/?p=85

excellent review. thank you.

YOU EXPLAINED MY FEELINGS PERFECTLY!

But, you know, I got really impatient with Humbert Humbert's voice the more I read on. I never trust people who are eloquent enough to express themselves clearly but who choose to obfuscate what they mean with flowery words.

You and I didn't have the same experience reading this book, but I consider this a great review because your points are intelligent and well-founded on the book. I liked how you said Salim's annoying traits as a narrator were probably intentional. One thing like about this novel in general is that Rushdie isn't afraid of intentionally including negative aspects like "the performative narration of Salim" to make his point.

I actually sympathize with Humbert. Please, dont yell at me. If you're curious, then just ask.

Wonderful review! I honestly hadn't thought about how unreliable of a narrator Humbert Humbert was until you brought it up.

So well dionne. Great reviews. Thank you. Should help so many.

The book is a metaphor. The girl means himself after poisoning by spies, and Humbert = Mrs Vera Nabokov, driving him arund USA

Good analysis.

What a thoughtful and great review. It’s too bad you stopped making videos.

Great overview and very perceptive but I would object to one element...you constantly refer to the character as Lolita. Her name is Dolores. Lolita is a fancy fake name that Humbert makes up and refers to her as in his mind. She wouldn't answer to it. It's part of how he steals her identity.

Impressive review. You're clearly a very thoughtful and perceptive reader. Thank you!

GENIUS review. Genius. Thank you for your wisdom.

Vladimir Nabokov is a clever writer he writes this book about abuse and he specifically said it is abuse but people say it is a romance

Thank you for posting this video. I really enjoyed watching your response to 'Ghettoside'. I'm just finishing up reading it and have really valued Leovy's ability to put the crimes in context to much wider social issues and personal histories.

i wish you'd do more of these

Thank you so much for your video! I had an amazing time listening to you,

Loved your assessment of the book. I came to read Lolita after having read My Dark Vanessa, which provides more of “Lolita’s” side of the story in this sexual predator relationship. Both great. I fully understand why Lolita is a classic.

Beautiful review!!