Like Nabokov says in his opening letter: Bend Sinister may be too clever for most. It’s interesting that it exists, but Nabokov has done better and it’s not for everyone.
-Imran
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Vladimir Nabokov
Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov [Book Thoughts]
Pnin is a neat little trick; short and deep, sly and funny, just a touch of brilliance. Perhaps it’s unfair to compare it to Nabokov’s best because Pnin is entirely lovable.
-Imran
Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov [Book Thoughts]
Pale Fire might just be a perfect novel, although bizarrely it isn’t one – indeed it has surpassed the novel in form. Along with Lolita, it is the peak of Nabokov’s writing prowess.
-Imran
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov [Book Thoughts]
Lolita is sublime and surreal and Vladimir Nabokov is the master. You won’t read much like this because there isn’t anything else like this (except Pale Fire).
-Imran
