Sorry I haven't been on here for so long. I am still continuing to read the book but it has been heavily damaged due to a new puppy. With that said, let me respond to this discussion. It is correct that alot of these offenses are not reported. In fact alot of families would prefer to handle this typ...

In the first few chapters of the book, Humbert states that the perfect age for his nymphets is 9-14 of age. He states that only nymphets of this age group have a certain air about them. Not all girls are nymphets. I agree it is very wrong. What scares me even more is there are actual people, both me...

I won't even lie. I have not gotten that far. However, from reading the quotes it sounds like Humbert wants control but on his terms. Control seems to be key in this book. Who has it? Who is giving it up? Who truly has it?

Very interesting

Do you believe that Humbert used the story of Valeria to show "the jury" that grown women are nothing but heart breaking pains. That is why he prefers nymphets....less hassle.

Humbert is trying to hard to justify why he is obsessed with prepubescent girls. I understand that he is trying to tell us his story but it is really creepy on how he is going about it. It seems that Annabel is his reasoning for his "downfall". I think that is a poor excuse. But is it natu...

If Humbert was a real person in today's society, would he have been arrested and labeled as a sexual predator in today's society>

Ophelia, My French is rusty but I did understand a great deal of the quote. Unfortunately, I have not read Madame Bovary. But you do bring up a good point. I am going to continue with the book and get back to you on that. Like we talked about before I think that he is over explaining his thoughts. I...

I have a really good one: Do you feel pity or disgust for Humbert? Do you feel he is the victim or the aggressor?

I would actually like to keep this discussion going. We just need to drum up some more readers. I totally understand trying to find time especially while being in school.

So with that said, does anyone else want to join?