I've only ever read one Nabokov and it was Pnin with Yamini. I loved it and want to read all of his work. This one sounds spectacular. I must read this!
Ah! I need to read Pnin! Really I need to read them all, because yes...he is a master of language. I feel like after just reading one paragraph of Lolita I knew I would love him and want to read his entire bibliography. I hope you read it, let me know if you do and what you think!!!
I will let you know and I will also read everything by him at some point. My son read Lolita and told me I needed to read it and said Nabokov was a brilliant writer and he was right!
Consider this Nabokov book his real Masterwork. Before Lolita or any other. Lolita, inspite the very good Kubrick movie, was too slow in its development. Up to the point of becoming boring here and there, and other readers friends of mine, thought the same, about it. So I warmly recommend this display of dark humour and cruelty, also. But it is shockingly funny, inspite of the cruelty it shows. It goes about a couple and a blind man. Turns of the screw around the three of them, you'll be surprised about what can be done with such a trio. There's sadism also here, and when you finish it you can't avoid thinking Nabokov has to had a twisted, devious mind to had thought something as this. You could also see that in his Lolita. No other better way to treat such a weird and disgusting matter, in't it? - but here he does a much better use of his black sense of humour. Because it goes faster and never stumbling in his quick pace. Step after step this novel drives you mad with its insane plot. I would have never foretold what a nightmare it all becomes. And in the meanwhile, this smart writer made me laugh a lot. Rarely will you find books as clever and well thought as this one. A real literary jewel. Only because of this, think Nabokov would have entered in the pantheon of the greater writers the world has given us. Of course I warmly recommend Laughter in the Dark as a start too into the Nabokov's world. He had to be a chess player, I thought when reading it. Don't miss this. 🤔💎❤️🆗👍🤗🙏
Ok, you've convinced me! I'll add it to my TBR list. I did really like the ultra creepy Lolita so I'm sure I'll like this one too. Character driven, humor and left up to the reader to interpret sounds great!
This is fantastic book, just breathtaking! I read in both languages . He changed names and some a little details... It's pity that there's no decent film based on this novel ( movie 1969 is terrible, just imagine that middle age lady playing 16 years old girl).
The first way was correct, good work looking up the pronunciation, you just need to read more of his books to practise. Good work in mentioning the reason why he translated this book. Great book talk, I really need to read this one.
Oh gosh, can you be more specific? I clicked on your link and it looks like I am reading out a passage from the book. Do you not understand the passage or something I said specifically?
I just looked at my copy and it is 292, but the margins and font are HUGE! If this book was published without the large margins and large font I could easily see it being 196.
I've only ever read one Nabokov and it was Pnin with Yamini. I loved it and want to read all of his work. This one sounds spectacular. I must read this!
Ah! I need to read Pnin! Really I need to read them all, because yes...he is a master of language. I feel like after just reading one paragraph of Lolita I knew I would love him and want to read his entire bibliography. I hope you read it, let me know if you do and what you think!!!
I will let you know and I will also read everything by him at some point. My son read Lolita and told me I needed to read it and said Nabokov was a brilliant writer and he was right!
Well I really want to read this now, I really like the creepy cover too
Yay!!! :) Sorry for responding so late! But I hope you do get to it, he is a brilliant author.
Consider this Nabokov book his real Masterwork. Before Lolita or any other. Lolita, inspite the very good Kubrick movie, was too slow in its development. Up to the point of becoming boring here and there, and other readers friends of mine, thought the same, about it. So I warmly recommend this display of dark humour and cruelty, also. But it is shockingly funny, inspite of the cruelty it shows. It goes about a couple and a blind man. Turns of the screw around the three of them, you'll be surprised about what can be done with such a trio. There's sadism also here, and when you finish it you can't avoid thinking Nabokov has to had a twisted, devious mind to had thought something as this. You could also see that in his Lolita. No other better way to treat such a weird and disgusting matter, in't it? - but here he does a much better use of his black sense of humour. Because it goes faster and never stumbling in his quick pace. Step after step this novel drives you mad with its insane plot. I would have never foretold what a nightmare it all becomes. And in the meanwhile, this smart writer made me laugh a lot. Rarely will you find books as clever and well thought as this one. A real literary jewel. Only because of this, think Nabokov would have entered in the pantheon of the greater writers the world has given us. Of course I warmly recommend Laughter in the Dark as a start too into the Nabokov's world. He had to be a chess player, I thought when reading it. Don't miss this. 🤔💎❤️🆗👍🤗🙏
The title says it all..
Laughter in the Dark.
Think about that.
Darkness, and there's laughter.
Ok, you've convinced me! I'll add it to my TBR list. I did really like the ultra creepy Lolita so I'm sure I'll like this one too. Character driven, humor and left up to the reader to interpret sounds great!
+ZombieEatsBooks Yay!! I hope you are able to get to it soon :) It was fantastic. Cringeworthy but also hilarious. I need more Nabokov now.
This is fantastic book, just breathtaking!
I read in both languages .
He changed names and some a little details...
It's pity that there's no decent film based on this novel ( movie 1969 is terrible, just imagine that middle age lady playing 16 years old girl).
❤❤❤i loved it, very interesting
Very good review. Also, I just read the book, and I agree, it is fantastic. The cruelest book (or story) I have known, but nevertheless excellent.
Nabokov is a genius. I need to read more of his books!! I am glad you enjoyed it!!
@@timetoread1795 I also read Lolita, and Pnin, but this one would be my suggestion to anyone starting with him.
ps.
Next one: Ada (wish me luck haha).
@@bingosantamonica Yes, I have read those as well :) Pnin is also amazing. Ada, or Ador is next on my Nabokov list.
They gonna film this soon!
Are they making it into a movie???
@@timetoread1795 Yes, casting Anya Taylor
@@zuhairahamzah9686 Oh awesome!!! Thank you for letting me know!!
The first way was correct, good work looking up the pronunciation, you just need to read more of his books to practise. Good work in mentioning the reason why he translated this book. Great book talk, I really need to read this one.
Thank you Michael!!! And yes you doooo!!!!!
is that an order?
Yup.
YES BOSS! salutes
Carry on solider.
I almost bought this! Why didn't I buy it?! I will use your link to get it ;)
Lol you are too sweet. No pressure. But if you read it, let me know!!! :)
The 1969 film with the great Nicol Williamson is worth watching
Oh great!! I will add that to my viewing queue, thank you :)
Wonderful Nicol Williamson is so underrated. Love his "Hamlet" and "Macbeth".
I don't understand 5:20 🤔 can you explain please 🥺
Oh gosh, can you be more specific? I clicked on your link and it looks like I am reading out a passage from the book. Do you not understand the passage or something I said specifically?
Its gonna be filmed now ,Anya Taylor-joy as Margot.
Cool!!
Estoy subiendo el audiolibro ( con voz humana ) de risas en la oscuridad ,esta en mi canal . les deseo siempre lo mejor
That's great! This book is amazing and more people need to read it!
Can anyone tell me how many pages and chapters this book has? I recently bought the book but it looks a little short and small
Oh gosh, I don't have my copy with me, but it was definitely a shorter book. Somewhere in the 200-250 range I think?
ahh okay, mines is 196 i think so thats okay. Thank you!!
I just looked at my copy and it is 292, but the margins and font are HUGE! If this book was published without the large margins and large font I could easily see it being 196.