Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book synopsis: Humbert Humbert introduces himself to the readers whom he refers to as his jury, and openly admits his lifelong lust over young girls, between the ages of 9 and 14, he refers to as nymphets. As he early on explains, his pederosis could…
Category: Classics
Book Haul (October 2016)
The temperature in Groningen is slowly dropping and our dog walks are now taking place somewhere between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius. My courses are progressing in more dynamic rhythms and I have been in a great mood for science fiction and fantasy stories this month. And as usual, I bought some new books! When…
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (Book Review)
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde My rating: 4 of 5 stars What this book is about: Dorian Gray is a charming, extremely handsome young man of wonderful character that seduces everyone he meets. When one day Dorian is having his portrait painted by his friend and very talented painter, Basil Hallward, he…
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