I have read the first three chapters and read the comments of this thread. I have to say that I was confused by some of them. So with that said let me throw my two cents in. As previously stated, it was quite normal in the Edwardian and even Victorian times for the upper class both European and US t...

I did pick up some hesitation in Lolita's voice when she was talking to Humbert when he found her pregnant and married. It seemed more like she was annoyed with him though not filled with regret. I think in her mind she saw it as a need too at the moment and it was just a phase kind of attitude. To ...

I have to admit this game is pretty funny.

To be honest I watch way too much Law and Order.

Love is a basic human emotion. From the time of birth, it is something that the human psyche craves. Most of us are lucky enough to get this from our parents and family. Some of us never fully receive this love. Along with love comes trust. Trust to know that this person will love and take care of y...

In the last few comments of Humbert Humbert in 2008, Ophelia offered a challenge. Write Humbert's defense team's opening statement. There are no prizes involved just a lively discuss. Are you up to the challenge?

I don't know if this book would even have a hero. To me, it is like a train wreck. You know you shouldn't watch but you just can't take your eyes away from it. I too had some problems reading this book. Having been taking advantage of at a young age, it was kind of disturbing to read. However, I did...

I think I can do this. Let me dwell on this and get back to you. This should be interesting.

I just finished the first part of the book, I have read the posts and I have to say Humbert is one sick puppy. But I don't think that he realizes that he has given up all control or will to Lolita. It is she who decides not to wear his "presents'. It is she who decides what or when to eat. It i...

I would like to cast all three votes for Secret Garden