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Laughter in the Dark by Vladimir Nabokov
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it was amazing
bookshelves: classics, russian

Love is blind.

Once upon a time there lived in Berlin, an expert art critic called Albinus. He lived happily in a big house with his wife and little daughter. He was rich. He was well respected and loved. He had everything.
But he wanted more. He wanted to have a mistress; someone young and lively.
One day, he found his dream lover and he loved her passionately. He lavished her with gifts and money in return for her care and affection.

Death is often the point of life's joke.

Once upon a time, a dupe called Albinus fell in love with a woman, who didn’t love him in return; who mocked him behind his back; who used him to fulfill her own dreams.
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Reading Progress

April 16, 2022 – Shelved as: to-read
April 16, 2022 – Shelved
June 12, 2023 – Started Reading
June 15, 2023 –
page 117
63.59% "You're an effing bastard, Albinus!"
June 16, 2023 – Shelved as: classics
June 16, 2023 – Shelved as: russian
June 16, 2023 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Joe (new)

Joe I'm embarrassed how I haven't read any Nabokov after Lolita, as if I'm concerned his other books will diminish my ardor for the former.


Helga Joe wrote: "I'm embarrassed how I haven't read any Nabokov after Lolita, as if I'm concerned his other books will diminish my ardor for the former."

I am leaving Lolita until last. Haven't read it yet.


message 3: by Théo d'Or (new)

Théo d'Or Oops ! Was this the " warm-up " for " Lolita ", after 23 years ?


message 4: by Helga (last edited Sep 04, 2023 10:19AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Helga Théo d'Or wrote: "Oops ! Was this the " warm-up " for " Lolita ", after 23 years ?"

Well this was different type of disturbing, not quite like Lolita.
This one /book/show/2...
is the real warm-up to Lolita.


message 5: by Théo d'Or (new)

Théo d'Or Probably my next...


Helga Théo d'Or wrote: "Probably my next..."

Good!


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