I read it many years ago but decided to read it again, this time, with much more attention to the art of his writing. I must say that it was a rather labor intensive reading experience--I checked English translations of French sentences, looked up Greek, Hebrew, Roman mythology/poets etc, and needed to consult English dictionary frequently--but it was completely worth it. The art and game of Nabakov's language is so seductive, it was disturbing to catch myself mesmerized by its literary beauty on such grotesque subject. I always thought reading one of the most intimate activities but this book really felt as if I am inside of the mind of Humbert, watching through his eyes, but everything in vivid colors and in slow motion, emotions dissected layer by layer, also finding intricate and often absurd humor in it. This book is absolutely original!Get more detail about Lolita: A Screenplay.
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